The ring belonged to my grand-mother who was a cousin of General Gordon of Khartoum ('Chinese Gordon' as he was called) was made from a coin found on his body after he was murdered on the steps of ...

Killed at Khartoum 1885. Erected by the Corps of Royal Engineers ... In Britain he became known as "Chinese Gordon". His popularity was enhanced by the knowledge that he spent his pay on comforts for ...

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