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NAME: Harold Alexander, 1st Earl Alexander
OCCUPATION: General, Political Leader
BIRTH DATE: December 10, 1891
DEATH DATE: June 16, 1969
EDUCATION: Royal Military College
PLACE OF BIRTH: London, England
PLACE OF DEATH: Slough, England
Full Name: Harold Alexander, 1st Earl Alexander

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British commander Harold Alexander fought in both World War I and World War II, during which he helped drive Nazi forces from Northern Africa.

Harold Alexander, 1st Earl Alexander biography

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British commander Harold Alexander fought in both world wars. In World War II he helped drive Nazi forces from Northern Africa and assisted U.S. commander George Patton with campaigns in Italy. He later served as minister of defense under Winston Churchill.

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