Godfrey Morgan

Godfrey charles Morgan inherited the Tredegar estate and the tile of Baron Tredegar in 1875, upon the death of his father, Sir Charles Morgan Robinson Morgan. Godfrey was the second son of Sir Charles; the eldest, Charles Rodney, had died in 1854.
Godfrey was known as 'Godfrey the Good' and 'The most loved Lord in the land'. This was probably due to the fact that he was a huge public benefactor and civic figure. He donated areas of the Morgan estate to the town of Newport so that the public hospital, the Athletic Club, the free library and public parks could be established. He attended all manner of civic functions, from Agricultural shows to Cabman's lunches.

Another important event that Godfrey attended was the Balaclava dinnner. In 1854, Godfrey Morgan had fought in, and survived, the Charge of the Light Brigade. Godfrey was 22 at the time, and Captain in the 17th Lancers. By the end of the charge, he was second in command of the remaining troops, and Commanding officer of his regiment. His horse, sir Briggs, also survived, and lived at Tredegar House until his death at the age of 28. He was buried with full military honours in the Cedar Garden at Tredegar House, ad the monument to him still stands there today.
Godfrey Morgan was made the Viscount Tredegar in 19xx , and died in 1913. Godfrey had never married, so when he died, the estate passed to his nephew, Courtenay.

 

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