Person    | Male  Born 24/5/1870  Died 11/9/1950

Jan Christian Smuts

South African Prime Minister (1919-1924 and 1939-1948).  Initially a vocal supportor of racial segregation, towards the end of his rule he was beginning to argue in favour of some integration. Involved in establishing the League of Nations. Born and died in South Africa.

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Jan Christian Smuts

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Smuts statue

Winston Churchill wanted to unveil this statue but illness prevented.

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Sir James Graham, 2nd Baronet

Sir James Graham, 2nd Baronet

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John Alexander Thynne, 4th Marquess of Bath

John Alexander Thynne, 4th Marquess of Bath

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John Harris

John Harris

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Thomas Hardy (radical)

Thomas Hardy (radical)

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1 memorial
Sir Charles Higham

Sir Charles Higham

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