In 1874, on the death of her father, Mayer de Rothschild, she became the richest woman in Britain. Married 5th Earl of Rosebery, who, after her death, achieved his ambition of becoming Prime Minister, largely due to her support and drive.
This section lists the memorials created by the subject on this page:
Hannah Primrose, Countess of Rosebery
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St Martin's Gardens
St Martin's Gardens, laid out as public grounds by the Vestry of St. Pancras....
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Sir Otto Beit
Financier, philanthropist, and art connoisseur.  Born Berlin.  Younger brother to Alfred and made his fortune the same way: mining diamonds.  Came to London in 1896 and took British citizenship.  G...
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Loughton Brotherhood
National Archives hold records of the organisation, 1912-77. The Kirbys confidently state: "The Loughton Brotherhood refers to the local Freemasons" and we've no reason to doubt it.
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Bernhard Baron
Tobacco manufacturer and philanthropist. Born in what is now Belarus. His father took him to the United States when young; and there, after working at a tobacco factory, he began making the newly p...
1 memorial
Leonard Montefiore
Author and philanthropist. Leonard Abraham Montefiore was born Kensington. Â Grand nephew to Moses. Â Was a friend of Oscar Wilde when they were both at Oxford University. Â Chief assistant to Samuel ...
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Abbeyfield Society
A charity which provides sheltered housing  and care homes for elderly people, now known just as Abbeyfield. Founded by Richard Carr-Gomm, it owns and manages around 200 houses and 20 care homes (2...
1 memorial
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