Stromness in Orkney, Scotland, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Login’s Inn
Login’s Inn
Birthplace of
Sir John Login
1809 – 1863
Guardian of Duleep Singh
Deposed Maharaja of
The Punjab
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1809.
Location. 58° 57.438′ N, 3° 18.065′ W. Marker is in Stromness, Scotland, in Orkney. Marker is at the intersection of S End and Mayburn Court, on the left when traveling south on S End. Surgeon and physician Sir John Login was entrusted with the guardianship of 10-year old Maharajah Duleep Singh, who became goverenor of the Citadel of Lahore, India, after the death of his father and the Anglo-Sikh Wars.
He was charged with cataloguing the treasuries of the Sikh government, including the Koh-i-Noor diamond. One of the largest in the world, ceded to Queen Victoria after the British conquest of the Punjab in 1849. The Koh-i-Noor diamond is now part of the British Crown Jewels. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Stromness, Scotland KW16 3DJ, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Login’s Well (a few steps from this marker); George Mackay Brown (within shouting distance of this marker); Rae’s Close (within shouting distance of this marker); The Cannon (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Mrs Humphrey’s House (about 180 meters away); The Haven (about 240 meters away); RNLI Lifeboat Station (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Eliza Fraser (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Stromness.
Also see . . . John Spencer Login on Wikipedia. (Submitted on December 19, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 19, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 170 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 19, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.