ORFORD TURK gr. C, , ~1715
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Also known as Orford Grey Turk and Walpole Grey Turk/Barb. Owned by Sir Robert Walpole (Prime Minister of England for over 20 years), first person to reside in 10 Dowling Street, official residence of the Prime Minister of England. Granted Peerage as Earl of Orford, hence the name change from Walpole to Orford. Progeny raced from 1730 to 1750, but was not known from whence he came to England or age on arrival. WTS Australia.
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