Cryptic crossword clue
Historical leader, English, brought in token European 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word SEIGNEUR

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The straight part
We know that "Historical leader" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case historical leader = seigneur.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does SEIGNEUR mean?

SEIGNEUR noun
  1. (history) A French feudal lord; a noble.
  2. The hereditary feudal ruler of Sark.
  3. A landowner in Canada; the holder of a seigneurie.

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