Thomas Bruce, 7th Earl of Elgin and 11th Earl of Kincardine (20 July 1766-14 November 1841) was a Scottish nobleman and diplomat, known for stealing the marble sculptures (also known as the Elgin Marbles) from the Parthenon in Athens.
Thomas Bruce, 7th Earl of Elgin and 11th Earl of Kincardine (20 July 1766-14 November 1841) was a Scottish nobleman, diplomat and famous robber. His most famous "coup" was the theft of the marble sculptures (subsequently known as the Elgin Marbles) from the Parthenon in Athens.