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unusual facts about Paul Methuen, 1st Baron Methuen


Paul Methuen

Paul Methuen, 1st Baron Methuen (1779–1849), British politician, MP for Wiltshire 1812–1819 and 1832–1837


Corsham Court

Walter Sickert was one of the staff and became a mentor to Lord Methuen RA, who was the owner of the Court during that period.

Hartbeesfontein

The British forces, a contingent of Lord Methuen led by Captain Poison, were descending the 500 ft escarpment above town, when they were confronted by entrenched Boer forces of about double their number.

Paul Methuen

Paul Methuen, 3rd Baron Methuen (1845–1932), British military commander and Governor of Natal Colony 1909–1910


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