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Henry Foley, 5th Baron Foley

1850 – 1905

British Baron

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About Henry Foley, 5th Baron Foley

Lived 1850 – 1905 (aged 55).

Henry Thomas Foley, 5th Baron Foley of Kidderminster DL (4 December 1850 – 17 December 1905), was a British peer.

Foley was the son of Thomas Foley, 4th Baron Foley, and Lady Mary Charlotte Howard, the daughter of Henry Howard, 13th Duke of Norfolk. When his father died in 1869, he inherited his title and wealth.

In 1872, Foley purchased a considerable amount of land at Claygate, Surrey. At the core of this was Ruxley Lodge, "a delightful family mansion moderate in size, but replete with comfort and convenience." Lord Foley added the west wing, with its octagonal tower, turrets and gargoyles making it almost twice as large. The castellated building was renamed Ruxley Towers. The tower is a Grade II listed building.

Foley created extensive housing developments in Claygate with the coming of the railway in the area of Foley Road and Fitzalan Road (named after his brother).

Foley married Evelyne Vaughan Radford, daughter of Arthur Radford, on 25 October 1899 in London. They had no children and when he died at Ruxley Lodge aged 55, he was succeeded by his brother, Lord Fitzalan Charles John Foley, 6th Baron Foley.

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Positions held
Justice of the peace, Deputy Lieutenant of Surrey
Also known as
Henry Thomas Foley, 5th Baron Foley of Kidderminster, 5th Baron Foley, Henry Foley

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Henry Foley, 5th Baron Foley?

British Baron (1850–1905)

When was Henry Foley, 5th Baron Foley born?

Henry Foley, 5th Baron Foley was born on 4 December 1850.

When did Henry Foley, 5th Baron Foley die?

Henry Foley, 5th Baron Foley died on 17 December 1905 in Surrey.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Henry Foley, 5th Baron Foley

· Wikidata: Q5721347

· DBpedia: Henry Foley, 5th Baron Foley

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