2007-01-11 08:13:06 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
the finbar of wakefield, lord Tarquin st john-smythe, so named the generous after capturing 20 french 40 pounder guns at the battle of badajoz in 1809 he had them smelted down and had the resulting iron cast into false limbs for his soldiers.
2007-01-11 08:21:20 · answer #1 · answered by wang eyed lil 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not sure what the first 2 answers are referring to, but perhaps I have misunderstood. I do know that "pub" is short for "public house", or a place where the masses could congregate and talk of politicsor other matters.
2007-01-11 17:42:50 · answer #2 · answered by Beachman 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it is the Marquess of Granby after whom many pubs are named as they were bought by soldiers who had served under him and to whom he gave a gratuity on their retirement from the army.
2007-01-13 02:47:28 · answer #3 · answered by David P 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spell check is a good resource.
I think it is Lord Fauntelroy
2007-01-11 16:19:19 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋