The Digital Ark: Early Modern Collections of Curiosities in England and Scotland, 1580-1700

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Beaufort House

Chelsea (Settlement), London (Settlement), England


View Larger MapDescription of institution: Built by St. Thomas More c. 1520, know then as "More's house" or "Chelsea House.") In 1682 the property was acquired by Henry Somerset, 1st Duke of Beaufort, and renamed Beaufort House. It was demolished in 1712. URL:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_More#Beaufort_House_and_Crosby_Hall People associated with this location: Somerset, Mary (bap. 16 Dec 1630-7 Jan 1715) - Residence at