Stuart Wheeler
British businessman and politician (1935–2020) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the Canadian diplomat, see Stewart Wheeler.
John Stuart Wheeler (30 January 1935 – 23 July 2020) was a British financier, gambler and political activist. He made his fortune as the founder of the spread betting firm IG Index in 1974, but was best known for his political activism,[1] being a major donor to the Conservative Party and treasurer of the UK Independence Party from 2011 to 2014.[2]
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Stuart Wheeler | |
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Born | (1935-01-30)30 January 1935 London, England |
Died | 23 July 2020(2020-07-23) (aged 85) |
Education | Eton College |
Alma mater | Christ Church, Oxford |
Occupation(s) | Financier, political activist, barrister |
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Spouse |
Tessa Codrington
(m. 1963; died 2016) |
Children | 3, including Jacquetta |
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