William Petre, 12th Baron Petre

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1817 – 1884

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Who was William Petre, 12th Baron Petre?

William Bernard, 12th Baron Petre “a pattern of charity and piety”, was an enthusiastic builder of churches. To a greater or lesser extent, he was responsible for new churches in Brentwood, Chipping Ongar, Barking, Romford and Chelmsford and a mortuary chapel in the grounds of Thorndon Hall, as well as twice extending the chapel at Ingatestone Hall, which then served as parish church for the locality.

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Born
Dec 20, 1817
Also known as
  • The 12th Lord William Petre
  • William Bernard Petre, 12th Baron Petre
Died
Jul 4, 1884

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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