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Wednesday quiz - who is this ?

28 October 2009, 16:30

This is a tricky one. Only a few will know the person - but most will know the story.

Born out of The American war of independance, this Scotsman lost his nose in action
He later served as an ambassador for his country and is now a well known figure

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28 October 2009, 16:31

Winnie Winston?

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28 October 2009, 16:32

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Winnie Winston?

not ww

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28 October 2009, 16:33

Andi Peters?

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28 October 2009, 16:36

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Andi Peters?

not Andi P (????)

clue - son of the Bruce, this fellow was in the Guards

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28 October 2009, 16:36

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28 October 2009, 16:37

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good effort

very good

but not the captain who captured the british frigate

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28 October 2009, 16:41

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28 October 2009, 16:41

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28 October 2009, 16:42

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jeez i never even got to my 'never lost his marbles' clue

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