Plaque

Sir Syed Ahmed Khan

Inscription

English Heritage
Sir Syed Ahmed Khan, 1817 - 1898, Muslim reformer and scholar, lived here, 1869 - 1870.

Site: Khan & Tawney (2 memorials)

WC1, Mecklenburgh Square, 21

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Sir Syed Ahmed Khan

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Sir Syed Ahmed Khan

Muslim reformer and scholar. Born Delhi, Died Aligarh.

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R. H. Tawney

R. H. Tawney

Greater London Council R.H. Tawney, 1880 - 1962, historian, teacher and poli...

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