Lord Elgin
GreecepoliticianMaleb. 17663.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Lord Elgin, formally known as Thomas Bruce, was a British nobleman in the early 19th century who is best known for his controversial acquisition of the Parthenon Sculptures from Greece, which has sparked ongoing debates about the legality and morality of his actions. His legacy remains a focal point in discussions about the repatriation of cultural artifacts.
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Lord Elgin is noted for illegally removing the Parthenon Sculptures from Athens to Britain over two centuries ago.
Αρθρο Μητσοτάκη στον Guardian: Η Βρετανία δεν θα διαμέλιζε την Ταπισερί της Μπαγιέ – Nα επανενώσουμε τα Γλυπτά του Παρθενώνα στην ΕλλάδαGreece· 2026-09-24
The dispute remains over the legality of the removal of the sculptures by Lord Elgin in the 19th century.
Telegraph: Κατέρρευσαν οι συνομιλίες για τα Γλυπτά του ΠαρθενώναGreece· 2026-09-23Lord Elgin removed the Parthenon sculptures under contentious circumstances over 200 years ago.
Greece accuses British Museum of ‘provocative indifference’ over pink ball | Parthenon marbles
United Kingdom· 2025-10-25
Lord Elgin is characterized in the debate as a controversial figure regarding the acquisition of the Parthenon Sculptures.
Γλυπτά του Παρθενώνα: Ο Ελγιν, το φιρμάνι και τα κειμήλια του Τσόρτσιλ στο ΜιζούριGreece· 2025-09-30
