Philip Dormer Stanhope was born in St James's. Died at Chesterfield House Grosvenor Square. Statesman, diplomat and wit. Knight of the Garter. Wrote long letters to his son and godson, giving advice, etc.
"Singularity is only pardonable in old age and retirement; I may now be as singular as I please, but you may not."
"Know the true value of time; snatch, seize, and enjoy every moment of it. No idleness; no laziness; no procrastination; never put off till tomorrow what you can do today."
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Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield
Here lived Philip, second Earl of Chesterfield, born 1633 : died 1713, also P...
Constable of Baynard's Castle.  Led the 25 barons who negotiated with King John to create the Magna Carta.  Our image shows his seal.
Linguist, philosopher, cognitive scientist, logician, historian, political critic, and activist. A prominent intellectual and cultural figure. Born Pennsylvania.Â
Person, History, Philosophy, Politics & Administration, Science, USA
On the committee of the Stratford Co-operative and Industrial Society in 1919.  Probably the same person as the Councillor T. M. McGiff, J.P. who was on the East Ham Corporation Public Health Commi...
A Labour party councillor of the London Borough of Hounslow 1992 and c.2003-6. He attended meetings but the only achievement we can find is the unveiling of the newly sited Brentford Monument. Acc...
Chairman of the Shoreditch Housing Committee in 1940.  From Tower Block: "Aggressive site-acquisition underpinned London's most forceful borough housing drive: that of Shoreditch MBC. This authorit...
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