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ELLIS, Henry Havelock (1859-1939)

Plaque erected in 1981 by Greater London Council at 14 Dover Mansions, Canterbury Crescent, Brixton, London, SW9 7QF, London Borough of Lambeth

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Profession

Writer, Sexologist

Category

Science

Inscription

HENRY HAVELOCK ELLIS Pioneer in the scientific study of sex lived here

Material

Ceramic

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