Ambassador and President of Colombia. Born in Honda, Tolima, Colombia. He studied at the London School of Economics. He was elected President of Colombia in 1934 and then again in 1942. Appointed ambassador to the United Kingdom. Died at his home, 33 Wilton Crescent.
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Alfonso López-Pumarejo
His excellency Alfonso Lopez-Pumarejo, 1886 - 1959, ambassador to the court o...
We thank Jay Dae-Su Vega for permission to use this picture from his website where we learn that Holland was a barrister. Thence we found the Middle Temple register of admissions where we learn tha...
President of the 12th Executive Committee of London Chinatown Chinese Association. His name appears twice on the lion monument and it may be Uau or Yau.
Person, Commerce, Politics & Administration, Tourism / Traditions, China/Hong Kong
Assistant Commissioner in the St John Ambulance Brigade, No. 1 District, 1911-1942. Officer in the Order of St John.
Person, Emergency Services, Medicine, Politics & Administration
Diplomat and courtier. Favourite of Queen Henrietta Maria (wife of Charles I). Fought on the King's side in the Civil War and after his execution continued to support the Queen and two princes in ...
From London Gardens Online: "The Rosens were long term residents at Cromwell Lodge, 30 Newington Green (near the north-east corner) who attended Newington Green School, later becoming school govern...
Our picture shows Queen Elizabeth II in the River Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant which took place in the cold and pouring rain on 3 June. Diamond represents 60 years.
The small (6") brass pavement plaque is just to the north of the main memorial. 2024: English Cathedrals reported on 28 August that this...
Cato Street Conspiracy discovered here 23 February 1820. Greater London Council
Role on the lost expedition: Petty officer on SS Erebus. See John Franklin.
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