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People: Thomas Bruce, 7th Earl of Elgin
Location: Sarajevo Bosnia & Herzegovina

Thomas Bruce, 7th Earl of Elgin

Scottish nobleman, soldier, politician and diplomat
Years: 1766 - 1841

Thomas Bruce, 7th Earl of Elgin and 11th Earl of Kincardine (July 20, 1766 – November 14, 1841) is a Scottish nobleman, soldier, politician and diplomat, known primarily for the removal of marble sculptures (also known as the Elgin Marbles) from the Parthenon in Athens.