Beau Brummell
(1778-1840)
Died aged c. 62
Wikidata WikipediaGeorge Bryan "Beau" Brummell (7 June 1778 – 30 March 1840) was an important figure in Regency England and, for many years, the arbiter of men's fashion. At one time, he was a close friend of the Prince Regent, the future King George IV, but after the two quarrelled and Brummell got into debt, he had to take refuge in France. Eventually, he died shabby and insane in Caen. Brummell was remembered afterwards as the preeminent example of the dandy, and a whole literature was founded upon his manner and witty sayings, which have persisted until today. His name is still associated with style and good looks and has been given to a variety of modern products to suggest their high quality.
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Commemorated on 2 plaques
Beau Brummell 1778-1840 leader of fashion lived here
4 Chesterfield Street, Mayfair, W1J 5JF, London, United Kingdom where they lived
The Old Club. 'King of the Dandies' Beau Brummell 1778-1840 was a member of this historic hunting and dining club during the Regency Period.
11 Burton Street, Melton Mowbray, United Kingdom where they visited