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Gilbert Murray
Writer
Classical scholar Gilbert Murray, renowned for his translations of Greek plays, was buried in Poets' Corner in Westminster Abbey on 5th July 1957.
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Bartholomew Dodington
Bartholomew Dodington, Greek scholar, was buried in the north transept. His grave is no longer marked but the inscription was recorded by William Camden.
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John Latsis
Philanthropist and Sailor
John Latsis, Greek businessman, shipping and oil magnate and banker, was a generous donor to the Westminster Abbey Restoration Appeal.
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His Majesty The King's coronation
Discover more about the objects presented to the monarch during the coronation service and find out what each one represents.
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Abbey brings Christian leaders together to celebrate Pentecost
Sunday, 31st May 2020
Westminster Abbey has brought together leaders of three major Christian denominations in the UK to celebrate Pentecost.
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Sir John Zochonis
Philanthropist
Sir John Basil Zochonis, industrialist, was a generous donor to the Westminster Abbey restoration appeal and he has a small window in the Lady Chapel.
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Chilean Navy pays tribute to Admiral Cochrane
Thursday, 21st May 2015
The Chilean Navy paid its annual tribute at the grave of Admiral Cochrane, the 10th Earl of Dundonald, on Wednesday 20th May 2015.
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Chilean Navy pays tribute to Admiral Thomas Cochrane
Monday, 21st May 2018
The Chilean Navy paid its annual tribute at the grave of Admiral Thomas Cochrane, the 10th Earl of Dundonald, on Monday 21st May 2018.
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Chilean Navy honours Admiral Cochrane
The Chilean Navy paid its annual tribute at the grave of Admiral Thomas Cochrane, the 10th Earl of Dundonald, on Tuesday 21st May 2019.
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Chilean Navy honours Admiral Lord Cochrane
Thursday, 25th May 2023
The Chilean Navy paid its annual tribute at the grave of Admiral Thomas Cochrane, the 10th Earl of Dundonald, on Wednesday 24th May 2023.
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Princess Royal and Chilean Navy honour Lord Cochrane
Thursday, 19th May 2016
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal joined representatives of the Chilean Navy at Westminster Abbey on Thursday 19th May for the annual wreath-laying ceremony to honour Admiral Lord Cochrane, 10th Earl of Dundonald, on Chilean Naval Day.
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Chilean Navy pays tribute to Cochrane
Thursday, 18th May 2017
The Chilean Navy paid its annual tribute at the grave of Admiral Cochrane, the 10th Earl of Dundonald, on Thursday 18th May 2017.
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Isaac Casaubon
Historian
On the wall of the south transept of Westminster Abbey is a monument to scholar and historian Dr Isaac Casaubon.
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Carola & Ann Morland & R. Harsnett
Soldier
In the nave are two monuments to Ann and Carola, wives of mathematician Sir Samuel Morland. Inscriptions are in English, Hebrew, Greek and Geez.
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Robert Lowe, Viscount Sherbrooke
Politician
Politician Robert Lowe (Viscount Sherbrooke) has a bust in the eastern porch of St Margaret's Church Westminster. He was born at Bingham, Nottinghamshire in 1811.
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Lord Byron
Poet
The memorial stone to George, 6th Baron Byron in Poets' Corner Westminster Abbey was given by the Poetry Society and unveiled on 8th May 1969.
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James Henry Monk
Priest/Minister
James Henry Monk, bishop and classical scholar, is buried in the north choir aisle. The brass over his grave is set in black Galway marble.
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Hugh Grosvenor, 1st Duke of Westminster
The stained glass in the south rose window of Westminster Abbey is a memorial to Hugh Grosvenor, 1st Duke of Westminster.
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Sir George Williams & YMCA
A memorial window for the Young Men's Christian Association (founded by Sir George Williams) was unveiled in the nave of Westminster Abbey in 1921.
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William Tyndale
A memorial tablet to William Tyndale, Bible translator, was unveiled in the south choir aisle in 1938, the gift of Sir Robert Rankin, M.P.