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This man reduced the Anglican Church’s influence at Cambridge after winning a surprisingly close election against the Earl of Powis to become its chancellor. In a speech at Exeter Hall, this man publicly endorsed Thomas Fowell-Buxton’s efforts to abolish slavery. For an event organized by Henry Cole and this man, banana cultivator (20[1])Joseph (*) Paxton erected a building made from cast iron and plate glass. (10[1])The Kohinoor (10[3])diamond (10[1])was exhibited at an event (10[2])organized by this man often named for the (10[1])quickly-constructed building in which it was held, (10[2])the Crystal Palace. (10[2])This grandfather of Nicholas II of Russia was mourned by his wife (10[1])for 40 (10[1])years following his 1861 (10[2])death. (10[3])For 10 points, name this husband of Queen Victoria. (10[4])■END■ (10[10])

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