Landscape architect. Born Geoffrey Alan Jellicoe at 70 Wynnstay Gardens, Chelsea. Educated at the Architectural School in London, where he later became principal. Founding member of the Landscape Institute. His works include the gardens at Sandringham and Chequers. Knighted in 1979. Died at the Check House Nursing Home, Beer Street, Seaton, Devon.
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