Richard Peek
British tea merchant, abolitionist, philanthropist and sheriff / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This article is about Richard Peek (1782-1867). For Vice Admiral Sir Richard Peek, KBE, CB, DSC (1914-2010), see Richard Peek (admiral).
Richard Peek (3 October 1782 - 7 March 1867) was a tea merchant in London from modest beginnings in Loddiswell in Devon.[1] He rose to be one of the Sheriffs of the City of London.[2] He was a known abolitionist and philanthropist in his home area. Whilst sheriff he sent a missionary into Newgate Prison.[2]
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Richard Peek | |
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Born | October 3, 1782[1] Hazelwood, Loddiswell[1] |
Died | March 7, 1867 (aged 84) Kingsbridge, Devon |
Resting place | Hazelwood, Devon |
Nationality | British |
Occupation | Tea merchant |
Known for | Philanthropy, Tea Merchancy |
Spouse | none |
Parent(s) | John and Susannah Peek |
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