Born Dublin to a wealthy Anglo-Irish family. Opposed to war with America and during his 7 months as Prime Minister he granted independence to the American Colonies. George III called him "the Jesuit of Berkley Square" due to his idealism. Completed the construction of Lansdowne House and died there.
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William Petty, Earl of Shelburne, 1st Marquess of Lansdowne
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William Petty
English Heritage William Petty, Earl of Shelburne, 1st Marquess of Lansdowne...
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Caroline Martineau
Born Caroline Anne, daughter of Richard Martineau, a director and partner of the Whitbread Brewery. Early on she was interested in the study of natural science, attending lectures at the Royal Ins...
1 memorial
J. Harrison
Hon. Sec. of the Commissioners of the 1890 Bermondsey Library.
1 memorial
Lord Weatherill
Trustee of The Memorial Gates Trust. Bruce Bernard Weatherill, Baron Weatherill, KStJ, PC, DL, was born on 25 November 1920, the son of Bernard Bruce Weatherill (1883-1962) and Annie Gertrude Weat...
Person, Armed Forces, Commerce, Liveries & Guilds, Politics & Administration
1 memorial
Joseph Newbon
Founded the United Wards Club and fought to have the Bell Inn plaque erected. Born Blackheath. Died Putney. The picture source website provides much information about Newbon.
1 memorial
Mrs June Evans, MA
Commoner on the City Lands & Bridge House Estates Committee, 1994.
1 memorial
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