One of the Special Commissioners for the Great Exhibition 1851.
Born in Bengal. Chemist. 1st Baron Playfair. Died at home in South Kensington.
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Lyon Playfair
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Great Exhibition and Prince Albert
Designed by Joseph Durham with modifications by Sydney Smirke. Inaugurated by...
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Councillor Mrs Patricia Catchpole
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1 memorial
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Joe Banks
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1 memorial