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He was sent to the University of Leipzig for two years at the age of nineteen, by his mother, three years after his father died. From there, he found his way to Frederick the Great's Berlin. It was whilst he was at this court that Patrick met and fell in love with Sophie de Brandt, Lady in Waiting to Queen Elizabeth Christina of Prussia. Sophie would never see Paxton, her white gloves, treasured by Patrick remain today as a token of their love. |
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On the evening of 25th August 1750, Frederick the Great organised a huge carnival for his sister. 200 Knights and servants dressed up as Carthaginians, Romans, Persians and Greeks. The knights jousted for prizes to the light of 40,000 flaming torches in a specially built area in front of Charlottenburg Palace, Berlin. You can see Patrick's costume on display in Paxton House |
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Inherited Paxton House in 1795 when he was 61 years old.Patrick Home died in 1808 and George inherited his picture collection, accumulated through the years that Patrick spent on his Grand Tours. George decided to embark on a spectacular addition to Paxton House, the Picture Gallery. He employed Robert Reid as the architect and the Gallery was furnished with pieces by William Trotter. |
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Patrick became popular at Frederick's court in 1750, and rode in front of the carnival procession at the Charlottenburg Palace dressed in identical costume with Prince Henry. |