Bath Place, London

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Bath Place was a prominent London residence [1] [ failed verification ] that had belonged to the Bishops of Bath and was near the King's residence. [2] [ failed verification ]

On 27 June 1539, [3] [ failed verification ] it was 'assured in Parliament to William Fitzwilliam, Earl of Southampton, who was living there in April of that year. After that, it was known for a time as Hampton Place.' [4] [ failed verification ] It was owned by William Fitzwilliam, Earl of Southampton until his death in 1543. [5] [ full citation needed ]

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