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Cecil Chubb

Sir Cecil Herbert Edward Chubb 

Chubb was the last private owner of Stonehenge, which he donated to the British government in 1918. He attended Christ's College, Cambridge where he was awarded a double first in Science and Law, leaving with Master of Arts and Bachelor of Law degrees. He became a barrister and amassed a considerable fortune. Sir Cecil also served on Salisbury City Council, was a Justice of the Peace and became a successful racehorse owner and breeder of Shorthorn cattle. He gave Stonehenge to the nation on 26 October 1918. To mark his generosity, he was made a baronet in 1919 by Lloyd George.  

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