Person    | Male  Born 12/5/1840  Died 6/3/1915

George 5th Earl Cadogan

Politician. Born at Durham. Ennobled by the death of his father in 1873. Lord of the Manor of Chelsea when it was undergoing massive developments out of which he made pots of money. Funded the building of Holy Trinity Church, Sloane Square. Grandson of the 3rd Earl.

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George 5th Earl Cadogan

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Grove Buildings

Grove Buildings Erected in 1909 by the Council of the Metropolitan Borough of...

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George 5th Earl Cadogan

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Holy Trinity Sloane Square - Cadogan

A. M. D. G. {stands for ‘Ad maiorem Dei gloriam or ad majorem Dei gloriam’, L...

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Manor Street 'club'

This memorial stone was laid by the Right Hon. George Earl Cadogan KG, Feby. ...

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