Statue

Lord Curzon statue

Inscription

{On the plinth:}
George Nathaniel Curzon, Marquess Curzon of Kedleston, KG, GCSI, GCIE, 1859 - 1925.
Erected by his friends in recognition of a great public life.

See the unveiling and hear Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin's speech at ITN Source.

Site: Lord Curzon statue (1 memorial)

SW1, Carlton House Terrace

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Lord Curzon statue

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George Nathaniel Curzon, Marquess Curzon of Kedleston

Born Kedleston Hall, Derbyshire. Viceroy of India. Successful Foreign Secreta...

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Lord Curzon statue

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Stanley Baldwin

Prime Minister. Born at Lower Park House, Bewdley, Worcestershire. A cousin o...

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Sir Bertram Mackennal

Born in Melbourne, Australia. Came to London to study at the British Museum a...

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