Physician, benefactor of the British Museum and an early benefactor to the Chelsea Physic Garden. Responsible for the addition of milk to chocolate to produce a palatable drink. Born Killyleagh, Ireland. President of the Royal Society and of the College of Physicians. Died at home, the Manor House in Cheyne Walk, which was demolished soon after his death. Buried at Chelsea Old Church.
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Sir Hans Sloane
Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea The Chelsea Physic Garden was establ...
{Top plaque:} To celebrate the silver jubilee of Elizabeth II 1952-1977 and ...
Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea King Henry VIII’s Manor House stood ...
{Front of plinth:} Sir Hans Sloane 1660-1753 {Rear of plinth:} Simon Smi...
London County Council Sir Hans Sloane, 1660 - 1753, physician, benefactor of...
Lived in Hertford Street near (Old) Park Lane in the 1870s. Married but possi...
