Person    | Male  Born 28/9/1705  Died 1/7/1774

Henry Fox, Baron Holland

First Baron Holland. Held a number of senior posts but never made PM nor gained the earldom that he desired. But he did gain financially from his roles and was not a popular man. Father of Charles James Fox and grandfather of Vassall-Fox the 3rd Baron. Died in Holland House.

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Henry Fox, Baron Holland

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Holland House - blue

Holland House was built in 1605 for Sir Walter Cope, a courtier of King James...

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Lieutenant-General Charles Fleetwood

Lieutenant-General Charles Fleetwood

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Mary Anne Clarke

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