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William Roper

Biographer. Date of birth approximate. He married Sir Thomas More’s daughter Margaret in 1521 and wrote More’s biography. He was a member of several parliaments between 1529 and 1558.

Person, Literature, Politics & Administration

Institute of Taxation

In 1932 the Institute was formally incorporated and also created the first widely accepted professional qualification in the subject.   In 1994 it was granted a Royal Charter.

Group, Politics & Administration

Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty

Group, Politics & Administration

Edward Atkinson

Chairman of the Bridge House Estates Committee in 1886.

Person, Politics & Administration

Nicholas Barbon

Builder and economist, a key figure in the rebuilding of London after the Great Fire. Laid out Essex Street in 1675. Also redeveloped Red Lion Fields and the Temple. It seems he was an extrovert ro...

Person, Architecture, Politics & Administration, Property