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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Salt Office
British History Online explains "The salt tax, which was unknown in England until 1694, was enforced during the greater part of the eighteenth century. The tax was repealed in 1730, but was reimpos...
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Sir Allan Hume Nicholl CBE
Mayor of Lewisham for 4 successive terms, 1915 - 19. Chairman of the London Safety First Council and of the National Executive of the National Safety First Association. CBE. Knighted in the 1938 B...
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Major General, Lord Cheylesmore
Herbert Francis Eaton, 3rd Baron Cheylesmore. Â Born London. Â Chairman of the London County Council, 1912-13. Soldier in WW1, specialising in court-martials. Died in hospital at Englefield Green, fr...
3 memorials
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