Born Berkeley Square. Inherited the Dukedom from his cousin the 6th Duke, who died 1858. Father of Spencer Compton, the 8th Duke. Inherited land in Eastbourne, where a statue was erected for him.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
William Cavendish, 7th Duke of Devonshire
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St Nicholas churchyard extension - north gate - north gate, west pier
This acre of ground was presented to the parish of Chiswick by His Grace the ...
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Help for Heroes
Charity. Founded as a non-political, non-critical organisation by Bryn and Emma Parry, out of a desire to help the wounded servicemen and women returning from Afghanistan and Iraq.
Albert Grant
Born Dublin, Ireland as Abraham Gottheimer. The King of Italy conferred the title of Baron Grant - for improvement schemes in Milan. He was also MP for Kidderminster. His financial dealings were...
Mathew Prichard
Grandson of Agatha Christie, his mother Rosalind being Agatha's only child. Christie gave the rights to the play, the Mousetrap, to her grandson as a birthday present. He has given away a lot of...
Henry Benjamin Hanbury Beaufoy
Vinegar factory owner, philanthropist and politician. MP for Hackney. Born Switzerland. The family's brewery (first gin and then vinegar) was at Cuper's Gardens, Lambeth - demolished when Waterloo ...
Person, Food & Drink, Philanthropy, Politics & Administration, Switzerland
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