What is recorded here
This stone commemorative plaque records: In this house lived the Hero of Khartoum Gen. Charles George Gordon (Chinese Gordon) B.1833 D.1885
Major General Charles George Gordon, known as "Chinese Gordon," was a British army officer and administrator who played significant roles in China and Africa, notably defending Khartoum against the Mahdist forces until his death.
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