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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Dadabhai Naoroji
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Tim Yau, MBE
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Edward Norvall
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St John on Bethnal Green war memorial
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Howard Morley
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