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Noël de Caron

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Noël de Caron (c. 1550 – 1 December 1624 ), Lord of Schoonewale, Flanders was a Dutch diplomat, who became a resident of London.[1]


Caron's Almshouses

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Caron founded some almshouses in 1618 which provided accommodation for seven women over the age of 60. His will gave provision to pay these women's rent and a pension of 20 shillings per quarter.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Vauxhall and South Lambeth: The freehold lands | British History Online". www.british-history.ac.uk. 26. London County Council: 66–73. 1956.
  2. ^ Steven, Rebecca. "Caron's Almshouses". layersoflondon.humap.site. Retrieved 24 May 2024.