Nobleman. Born in Peebles and known as 'Old Q'. He was appointed Gentleman of the Bedchamber to King George III in 1760. Immensely wealthy with a reputation as a gambler, particularly in horse-racing. The character of Lord March, in William Makepeace Thackeray's novel The Virginians was based on him.
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
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4th Duke of Queensberry
{Round plaque:} Upon this site formerly stood the Palace of Richmond, built b...
Commoner on the Bridge House Estates Committee, 1894.
This covered the area we would now call Inner London. It was run by the London County Council.
Commoner on the City Lands & Bridge House Estates Committee, 1994.
Miss Agnes M. Gibbons Organising Secretary of the Ladies' Guild in 1932.
Commoner on the City Lands & Bridge House Estates Committee, 1994.
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