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9 de may. de 2024 · William Petty-Fitzmaurice, 1st marquess of Lansdowne (born May 13, 1737, Dublin—died May 7, 1805, London) was a British statesman and prime minister (July 1782 to April 1783) during the reign of George III. The son of John Fitzmaurice, who took the additional name of Petty on succeeding to the Irish estates of his uncle and who was ...
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29 de abr. de 2024 · This article examines the sale in 1930 by Christie’s of the collection of ancient marbles formerly belonging to William Petty-Fitzmaurice, 1st Marquess of Lansdowne, and the role that the auction played in the transatlantic trade in antiquities between Britain and the United States in the early twentieth century.
5 de may. de 2024 · His political career spanned nearly half a century during a transformative period in British history. Born into an influential family, he was the son of the 1st Marquess of Lansdowne, William Petty, who served as Prime Minister. Educated at Westminster School, the...
Hace 6 días · Bowood House and its park passed in turn to William's sons John, marquess of Lansdowne (d. 1809), and Henry, marquess of Lansdowne (d. 1863), who in 1818 adopted the surname Petty-Fitzmaurice and in 1845 owned the whole liberty.
Hace 5 días · The influence of successive marquesses of Lansdowne, the owners of Bowood House, remained strong, and members of their family were M.P.s for Calne 1833-6, 1837-56, and 1868-85. The last was Edmond Petty-Fitzmaurice (cr. Baron Fitzmaurice 1906, d. 1935), a radical who was chairman of Wiltshire county council 1896-1906.
Hace 4 días · Bowood House & Gardens is open daily. 29th March – 3rd November 2024. 10:30 – 17:30, last admissions 16:30 daily. Discover the rich and fascinating history of Bowood House and the Lansdowne family, set within 100 acres of beautifully landscaped ‘Capability’ Brown Parkland.
Hace 6 días · Fitzmaurice, Marquess of Lansdowne. Petty's residence at the western portion of No. 11 began in June, 1806, and continued until May, 1807. In March the ministry had fallen, and Petty had been succeeded as Chancellor of the Exchequer by Spencer Perceval.
