Manufacturer, economist, journalist and public servant. Born Hawick, Scotland. Died Calcutta. Founder in 1843 of the Economist publication. Liberal MP, opponent of the Corn Laws. Founder of the Chartered Bank of India, Australia & China and subsequently First Finance Member of the Viceroy's Council.
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James Wilson
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James Wilson - gone
Marble and said to be 12-foot high but that must be including the pedestal, s...
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Eduard Suess
Geologist, educationalist, economist, statesman. Expert on the geography of the Alps. Born 4 Duncan Terrace, of German parentage, grew up in Prague and Vienna. Died in Vienna.
Person, Economist, Education, Politics & Administration, Science, Austria, Czechoslovakia, Switzerland
David Ricardo
Born East London, 36 Broad Street Buildings.
Henry Fawcett
Economist, politician and educational reformer. Born Salisbury. Blinded in a shooting accident as a young man. The first blind MP. As Postmaster General (1880-4) he developed the parcel post and in...
Person, Economist, Education, Politics & Administration, Social Welfare
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Bow Library
E3, Gladstone Place, 1
{On the central plaque:} This stone was laid by J. Passmore Edwards Esq 19 October 1900 Mark Dalton - Chairman of Vestry Arthur H. Valent...
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