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William Petty, 2nd Earl of Shelburne
British Prime Minister (1737-1805)
Alfred Chester Beatty
American copper mining magnate (1875–1968)

Edward Guinness, 1st Earl of Iveagh
Edward Cecil Guinness, 1st Earl of Iveagh,, known between May 1885 and January 1891 as Sir Edward Cecil Guinness, 1st Baronet, was an Anglo-Irish businessman and philanthropist. A member of the prominent Guinness family, he was the head of the family's eponymous brewing business, making him the richest person in Ireland. A prominent philanthropist, he is best remembered for his provision of affordable housing in London and Dublin through charitable trusts.
Hugh Lane
Irish art dealer and collector, known for Hugh Lane gallery (1875-1915)
Bryan Guinness, 2nd Baron Moyne
British writer and lawyer (1905-1992)
Richard FitzWilliam, 7th Viscount FitzWilliam
British politician, art collector, and museum founder (1745-1816)
Benjamin Guinness, 3rd Earl of Iveagh
Irish businessman and politician (1937-1992)