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
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Ambassador. Born in Mendoza, Argentina. Â He entered the diplomatic service in 1955, and held posts in Washington, The Hague and New Delhi. He subsequently became ambassador of Argentina to Belgium ...
Person, Politics & Administration, Argentina, Belgium, India, Netherlands, USA
Councillor on the Bethnal Green Housing Committee in 1937.
Partner in Heal & Son, 1905, then a Managing Director. No issue.
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