Erection date: 1974
Inscription
Constantine Cavafy, 1863 - 1933, Greek poet, lived here, 1873 - 1876.
The London Hellenic Society, 1974
Site: Constantine Cavafy (1 memorial)
W2, Queensborough Terrace, 14-15, Manor Lodge
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Constantine Cavafy
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Constantine Cavafy
Poet. Known as Constantine Peter Cavafy and as Konstantin or Konstantinos Pet...
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Constantine Cavafy
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London Hellenic Society
From London Hellenic Prize: "... the London Hellenic Society, a prestigious c...
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