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William Crockford

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William Crockford (1776–1844) was an English Regency entrepreneur; horse racing enthusiast and proprietor of the infamous gambling club Crockford's who became one of the richest men in England. [1]

11 relations: Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, Blackballing, Casino, Crockford's (club), Fishmonger, Gambling, Greenfield, Flintshire, Hazard (game), Rees Howell Gronow, St James's Street, Temple Bar, London.

Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington

Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, (1 May 1769 – 14 September 1852) was an Anglo-Irish soldier and statesman who was one of the leading military and political figures of 19th-century Britain, serving twice as Prime Minister.

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Blackballing

Blackballing is a rejection in a traditional form of secret ballot, where a white ball or ballot constitutes a vote in support and a black ball signifies opposition.

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Casino

A casino is a facility which houses and accommodates certain types of gambling activities.

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Crockford's (club)

Crockford's, the popular name for William Crockford's St James's Club was a London gentlemen's club, now dissolved.

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Fishmonger

A fishmonger (fishwife for female practitioners - "wife" in this case used in its archaic meaning of "woman") is someone who sells raw fish and seafood.

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Gambling

Gambling is the wagering of money or something of value (referred to as "the stakes") on an event with an uncertain outcome with the primary intent of winning money or material goods.

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Greenfield, Flintshire

Greenfield (Maes-glas) is a village on the outskirts of Holywell, Flintshire, north-east Wales, located on the edge of the River Dee estuary.

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Hazard (game)

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Rees Howell Gronow

Rees Howell Gronow (179422 November 1865), "Captain Gronow", was a Welsh Grenadier Guards officer, an unsuccessful parliamentarian, a dandy and a writer of celebrated reminiscences.

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St James's Street

St James's Street is the principal street in the district of St James's, central London.

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Temple Bar, London

Temple Bar was the principal ceremonial entrance to the City of London on its western side from the City of Westminster.

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References

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Crockford

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