Beau Nash (18 October 1674 – 3 February 1761), born Richard Nash, was a celebrated dandy and leader of fashion in 18th-century Britain. He is best remembered as the Master of Ceremonies at the spa town of Bath.
Read more about Beau Nash: Biography, Nash and Wesley, Beau Nash and Tunbridge Wells, Later Use of Name
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