Bust

Markham

Inscription

This monument in the memory of Sir Clements Markham, K.C.B., F.R.S. & 12 years President of the Royal Geographic Society was erected in the year 1921 by the Peruvian nation in gratitude for his services as historian of their country.

Site: Markham bust (1 memorial)

SW7, Kensington Gore, Royal Geographic Society

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Markham

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Sir Clements Markham, K.C.B., F.R.S.

12 years President of the Royal Geographic Society. Born at Stillingfleet, Yo...

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