Landowner, Conservative politician, socialite, local benefactor and agriculturalist. 1st Baron Llangattock. Based in Wales, at the Llangattock estate. Prominent member of the Anti-Vivisection Society. His paternal ancestry, going back to at least 1735, came from The Grange, Bermondsey.
Father of John Llangattock and Charles Rolls. Wife: Lady Llangattock.
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Lord Llangattock, John Rolls
Borough of Camberwell Lady Llangattock laid this foundation stone of these pu...
Borough of Camberwell Public Library This foundation stone was laid July 25 1...
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