City of Westminster in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
The Portuguese Embassy
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 12, 2017
1. The Portuguese Embassy Marker
two houses
were the
Portuguese Embassy
1724 - 1747
The
Marquess of Pombal
Portuguese Statesman
Ambassador
1739-1744
lived here
Erected 1980 by Greater London Council.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1724.
Location. 51° 30.682′ N, 0° 8.255′ W. Marker is in City of Westminster, England, in Greater London. Marker is at the intersection of Golden Square and Lower John Street, on the left when traveling north on Golden Square. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 23-24 Golden Square, City of Westminster, England W1F 9JP, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Church of the Assumption (within shouting distance of this marker); A History of Golden Square (within shouting distance of this marker); Sir Morell MacKenzie (within shouting distance of this marker); Cardinal Wiseman (within shouting distance of this marker); Lord Stanley of Preston (within shouting distance of this marker); The Crown (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Canaletto
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Also see . . . Sebastião José de Carvalho e Melo, 1st Marquis of Pombal (Wikipedia). "Sebastião José de Carvalho e Melo, 1st Marquis of Pombal, 1st Count of Oeiras (13 May 1699 – 8 May 1782), popularly known as Marquis of Pombal, was an 18th-century Portuguese statesman. He was Secretary of the State of Internal Affairs of the Kingdom (the equivalent of a Prime Minister today) in the government of Joseph I of Portugal from 1750 to 1777. Undoubtedly the most prominent minister in the government, he is considered to have been its de facto head. Pombal is notable for his swift and competent leadership in the aftermath of the 1755 Lisbon earthquake. He implemented sweeping economic policies in Portugal to regulate commercial activity and standardise quality throughout the country, and was instrumental in weakening the grip of the Inquisition. The term Pombaline is used to describe not only his tenure, but also the architectural style adopted in Lisbon after the great earthquake." (Submitted on December 6, 2017.)
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 12, 2017
2. The Portuguese Embassy Marker - Wide View
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 6, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 150 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 6, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
