Plaque

Paoli

Inscription

City of Westminster
General Pasquale Paoli, 1725 - 1807, who fought tirelessly for the freedom of Corsica, lived in a building on this site.

Site: Paoli (1 memorial)

W1, South Audley Street, 78, Belgravia House

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Paoli

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General Pasquale Paoli

Fought to free Corsica from France. Born Corsica. Exiled in London 1770 - 178...

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Paoli

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Westminster City Council

The ancient parish of St Margaret's was divided into St Margaret's and St Joh...

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