John Kendrick (cloth merchant)
English cloth merchant and patron / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about John Kendrick (cloth merchant)?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
John Kendrick (1573 ā 30 December 1624) was a prosperous English cloth merchant and patron of the towns of Reading and Newbury in Berkshire.
Quick Facts Born, Died ...
John Kendrick | |
---|---|
Born | 1573 |
Died | 30 December 1624(1624-12-30) (aged 51) |
Resting place | St Christopher le Stocks Church, London; Nunhead Cemetery |
Occupation | Cloth merchant |
Known for | Founder of Kendrick Boys' School (benefactor of Reading School); Founder of Kendrick Girls' School |
Parent | Thomas Kendrick & Agnes Bye |
Relatives | John Kendrick, Lord Mayor of London (1651) |
Close