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2 unusual facts about Paul Methuen


Paul Methuen

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

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


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.


see also

Baron Methuen

The first Baron's grandfather, Paul Methuen, was the cousin and heir of the wealthy Sir Paul Methuen, a well-known politician, courtier, diplomat and patron of art and literature, who was the son of John Methuen (c. 1650–1706), Lord Chancellor of Ireland between 1697 and 1703 and ambassador to Portugal.

Corsham Court

In 1745, Paul Methuen bought the house, which has since remained in the Methuen family.