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Martin Caroe

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Caroe's grave in Hambledon, Surrey

Martin Bragg Caroe FSA (15 November 1933 − 19 November 1999) was an English conservation architect, and partner in Caroe & Partners from 1963 until his death.

Biography

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Caroe was born on 15 November 1933 was the son of the architect Alban Caroe and Gwendolen Mary (née Bragg), daughter of Sir William Henry Bragg.[1] He was educated at Amesbury School, Winchester College and Trinity College, Cambridge (BA, 1957).[1][2] He married Mary Elizabeth Roskill in 1962 and they had three daughters and two sons:

  • Rebecca Elizabeth Caroe (born 14 July 1965, in Camberwell)
  • William Desborough Caroe (6 May 1967, in Camberwell − 17 September 1974, in Surrey (road traffic accident))
  • Oliver Bragg Caroe (born 24 August 1968, in Vann, Hambledon
  • Ruth Gwendolen Caroe (born 20 September 1972, in Vann, Hambledon)
  • Emily Grace Mary Caroe (born 24 August 1976, in Vann, Hambledon)

References

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  1. ^ a b "Caroe, Martin Bragg, (15 Nov. 1933–19 Nov. 1999), conservation architect, specialising in the care of historic buildings; Partner, Caroe & Partners, since 1963." WHO'S WHO & WHO WAS WHO
  2. ^ The Cambridge University List of Members up to 31 December 1991
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