These two houses were the Portuguese Embassy, 1724 - 1747. The Marquess of Pombal, Portuguese Statesman Ambassador, 1739 - 1744, lived here.
Greater London Council
W1, Golden Square, 23-4
Behind these houses is a church which was first built as a Catholic chapel to serve this Embassy.
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Portuguese Embassy
Born Lisbon, died Pombal, Portugal. Portuguese statesman & ambassador. Res...
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Portuguese Embassy
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