SettingsEnglish philanthropists
Abel Collin
Abel Collin (1653-1705) was a benefactor in Nottingham.
Abel Collin (1653-1705) was a benefactor in Nottingham.
Abraham Laverton
Abraham Laverton (1819 – 1886), of Westbury, Wiltshire, was a cloth mill owner, philanthropist, and Liberal member of parliament for the parliamentary borough of Westbury from 1874 to 1880.
Abraham Laverton (1819 – 1886), of Westbury, Wiltshire, was a cloth mill owner, philanthropist, and Liberal member of parliament for the parliamentary borough of Westbury from 1874 to 1880.
Alan Higgs
Alan Edward Higgs was a successful self-made businessman who became a multimillionaire mainly from his house building business in Coventry, as well as from other businesses in Birmingham, England.
Alan Edward Higgs was a successful self-made businessman who became a multimillionaire mainly from his house building business in Coventry, as well as from other businesses in Birmingham, England.
Albert Frost
Albert Frost CBE was an influential and respected figure in the corporate world as finance director of Imperial Chemical Industries (ICI) and a member of the boards of Marks & Spencer, Warburgs,...
Albert Frost CBE was an influential and respected figure in the corporate world as finance director of Imperial Chemical Industries (ICI) and a member of the boards of Marks & Spencer, Warburgs,...
Alfred Herbert
Sir Alfred Edward Herbert KBE was an English industrialist who moved to Coventry in 1887 to manage a small engineering business which grew to become Alfred Herbert Limited, one of the world's la...
Sir Alfred Edward Herbert KBE was an English industrialist who moved to Coventry in 1887 to manage a small engineering business which grew to become Alfred Herbert Limited, one of the world's la...
Alfred Yarrow
Sir Alfred Fernandez Yarrow, 1st Baronet, of Homestead was a British shipbuilder who started a shipbuilding dynasty, Yarrow Shipbuilders.
Sir Alfred Fernandez Yarrow, 1st Baronet, of Homestead was a British shipbuilder who started a shipbuilding dynasty, Yarrow Shipbuilders.
Alice Hext
Alice Hext (2 March 1865 - 14 September 1939) was a Cornish philanthropist, garden developer and magistrate.
Alice Hext (2 March 1865 - 14 September 1939) was a Cornish philanthropist, garden developer and magistrate.
Alice Isaacs, Marchioness of Reading
Alice Edith Isaacs, Marchioness of Reading GBE CI (circa 1866 – 30 January 1930), née Alice Edith Cohen, was the first wife of Rufus Isaacs, 1st Marquess of Reading and a prominent p...
Alice Edith Isaacs, Marchioness of Reading GBE CI (circa 1866 – 30 January 1930), née Alice Edith Cohen, was the first wife of Rufus Isaacs, 1st Marquess of Reading and a prominent p...
Andrew Reed (clergyman)
Andrew Reed (27 November 1787 – 25 February 1862) was an English Congregational minister and hymnwriter, who became a prominent philanthropist and social reformer.
Andrew Reed (27 November 1787 – 25 February 1862) was an English Congregational minister and hymnwriter, who became a prominent philanthropist and social reformer.
Angela Burdett-Coutts, 1st Baroness Burdett-Coutts
Angela Georgina Burdett-Coutts, 1st Baroness Burdett-Coutts (21 April 1814 – 30 December 1906), born Angela Georgina Burdett, was a nineteenth-century philanthropist, the daughter of Sir F...
Angela Georgina Burdett-Coutts, 1st Baroness Burdett-Coutts (21 April 1814 – 30 December 1906), born Angela Georgina Burdett, was a nineteenth-century philanthropist, the daughter of Sir F...
Anna Maria Fox
Anna Maria Fox was a promoter of the Royal Cornwall Polytechnic Society and the artistic and cultural development of Falmouth in Cornwall, UK.
Anna Maria Fox was a promoter of the Royal Cornwall Polytechnic Society and the artistic and cultural development of Falmouth in Cornwall, UK.
Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 7th Earl of Shaftesbury
Anthony Ashley Cooper, 7th Earl of Shaftesbury KG, styled Lord Ashley from 1811 to 1851, was an English politician, philanthropist and social reformer.
Anthony Ashley Cooper, 7th Earl of Shaftesbury KG, styled Lord Ashley from 1811 to 1851, was an English politician, philanthropist and social reformer.
Arabella Churchill (charity founder)
Arabella Spencer-Churchill was an English charity founder, festival co-founder, and fundraiser.
Arabella Spencer-Churchill was an English charity founder, festival co-founder, and fundraiser.
Arnold Hills
Arnold Hills (12 March 1857 – 7 March 1927) was an English businessman, sportsman, philanthropist, and promoter of vegetarianism.
Arnold Hills (12 March 1857 – 7 March 1927) was an English businessman, sportsman, philanthropist, and promoter of vegetarianism.
Arnold Ziff
Israel Arnold Ziff (31 January 1927 – 14 July 2004) was a British businessman and philanthropist, who particularly donated to good causes within Leeds, West Yorkshire.
Israel Arnold Ziff (31 January 1927 – 14 July 2004) was a British businessman and philanthropist, who particularly donated to good causes within Leeds, West Yorkshire.
Arthur Black (Liberal politician)
Sir Arthur William Black (28 February 1863 – 13 July 1947) was an English lace manufacturer from Nottingham and a Liberal Party politician who served in local government in Nottingham before hol...
Sir Arthur William Black (28 February 1863 – 13 July 1947) was an English lace manufacturer from Nottingham and a Liberal Party politician who served in local government in Nottingham before hol...
Arthur Edwards (major)
Arthur Edwards, was a major and antiquary.
Arthur Edwards, was a major and antiquary.
Arthur Sutherland
Lord Arthur Munro Sutherland, 1st Baronet KBE (2 October 1867 – 29 March 1953), of Hethpool House, Kirknewton, Northumberland, was an English shipowner and philanthropist.
Lord Arthur Munro Sutherland, 1st Baronet KBE (2 October 1867 – 29 March 1953), of Hethpool House, Kirknewton, Northumberland, was an English shipowner and philanthropist.
Barrie Wells
Barrie Wells is an English financial services entrepreneur and businessperson, who has set up and sold two major insurance-related businesses in his career.
Barrie Wells is an English financial services entrepreneur and businessperson, who has set up and sold two major insurance-related businesses in his career.
Bartholomew Ruspini
Bartholomew Ruspini (c. 1728 – December 1813) was an Italian-born British surgeon-dentist and philanthropist in the 18th century, remembered for founding the Royal Masonic School for Girls.
Bartholomew Ruspini (c. 1728 – December 1813) was an Italian-born British surgeon-dentist and philanthropist in the 18th century, remembered for founding the Royal Masonic School for Girls.
Basil Montagu
Basil Montagu (24 April 1770–27 November 1851) was a British jurist, barrister, writer and philanthropist.
Basil Montagu (24 April 1770–27 November 1851) was a British jurist, barrister, writer and philanthropist.
Benjamin Heywood
Sir Benjamin Heywood, 1st Baronet FRS (12 December 1793 – 11 August 1865) was an English banker and philanthropist.
Sir Benjamin Heywood, 1st Baronet FRS (12 December 1793 – 11 August 1865) was an English banker and philanthropist.
Benjamin Waugh
The Reverend Benjamin Waugh was a Victorian social reformer and campaigner who founded the UK charity, the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children in the late 19th century, an...
The Reverend Benjamin Waugh was a Victorian social reformer and campaigner who founded the UK charity, the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children in the late 19th century, an...
Bernard Audley
Sir (George) Bernard Audley (24 April 1924 – January 4, 2008) was a British businessman and philanthropist.
Sir (George) Bernard Audley (24 April 1924 – January 4, 2008) was a British businessman and philanthropist.
Bernard Mason
Bernard Mason OBE (12 September 1895 – 29 April 1981) was a prominent Colchester businessman and philanthropist who was born in Ipswich but lived his whole life in Colchester.
Bernard Mason OBE (12 September 1895 – 29 April 1981) was a prominent Colchester businessman and philanthropist who was born in Ipswich but lived his whole life in Colchester.
Bernhard Baron
Bernhard Baron (1850–1929) was a Jewish cigarette-manufacturer and philanthropist.
Bernhard Baron (1850–1929) was a Jewish cigarette-manufacturer and philanthropist.
Camila Batmanghelidjh
Camila Batmanghelidjh ("Batmanjelidge", born 1963, Tehran, Iran) is an English businesswoman, charity leader and author of Iranian and Belgian origin.
Camila Batmanghelidjh ("Batmanjelidge", born 1963, Tehran, Iran) is an English businesswoman, charity leader and author of Iranian and Belgian origin.
Catherina Boevey
Catherina Boevey (1669–1726) (or Bovey, nee Riches) (pronounced "Boovey" ), was a philanthropist.
Catherina Boevey (1669–1726) (or Bovey, nee Riches) (pronounced "Boovey" ), was a philanthropist.
Charles Bennion
Charles Bennion (1857 – 1929) was a businessman, manufacturer and philanthropist who purchased Bradgate Park for the people of Leicestershire.
Charles Bennion (1857 – 1929) was a businessman, manufacturer and philanthropist who purchased Bradgate Park for the people of Leicestershire.
Charles Brook (philanthropist)
Charles Brook, was a philanthropist.
Charles Brook, was a philanthropist.
Charles Clore
Sir Charles Clore (24 December 1904 – 26 July 1979) was a British financier, retail and property magnate and philanthropist.
Sir Charles Clore (24 December 1904 – 26 July 1979) was a British financier, retail and property magnate and philanthropist.
Charles Denton (business executive)
Charles James Denton is an English entrepreneur who has served as chief executive of a number of business enterprises and held volunteer positions within various charitable organizations.
Charles James Denton is an English entrepreneur who has served as chief executive of a number of business enterprises and held volunteer positions within various charitable organizations.
Charles Gilpin (politician)
Charles Gilpin (1815–1874) was a Quaker, orator, politician, publisher and railway director.
Charles Gilpin (1815–1874) was a Quaker, orator, politician, publisher and railway director.
Charles Nall-Cain, 1st Baron Brocket
Charles Alexander Nall-Cain, 1st Baron Brocket, born Charles Alexander Cain, was a British businessman and philanthropist.
Charles Alexander Nall-Cain, 1st Baron Brocket, born Charles Alexander Cain, was a British businessman and philanthropist.
Charles Wakefield, 1st Viscount Wakefield
Charles Cheers Wakefield, 1st Baron Wakefield, was a British businessman.
Charles Cheers Wakefield, 1st Baron Wakefield, was a British businessman.
Charles William Hayward
Sir Charles William Hayward, CBE (3 September 1892 - 3 February 1983) was a Wolverhampton-born entrepreneur and philanthropist.
Sir Charles William Hayward, CBE (3 September 1892 - 3 February 1983) was a Wolverhampton-born entrepreneur and philanthropist.
Charlotte von Rothschild
Charlotte von Rothschild (June 13, 1819 – March 13, 1884) was a German-born British socialite.
Charlotte von Rothschild (June 13, 1819 – March 13, 1884) was a German-born British socialite.
Christopher Bell (military historian)
Christopher Bell (born 20 April 1968 in Leicester, Leicestershire, England) is an English military historian.
Christopher Bell (born 20 April 1968 in Leicester, Leicestershire, England) is an English military historian.
David Gilmour
David Jon Gilmour, CBE (born 6 March 1946) is an English rock musician and multi-instrumentalist who is best known as the guitarist, one of the lead singers and main songwriters in the progressi...
David Jon Gilmour, CBE (born 6 March 1946) is an English rock musician and multi-instrumentalist who is best known as the guitarist, one of the lead singers and main songwriters in the progressi...
David Harding (finance)
David Winton Harding is a British investment manager and philanthropist who is the founder, chairman and head of research of Winton Capital Management.
David Winton Harding is a British investment manager and philanthropist who is the founder, chairman and head of research of Winton Capital Management.
David Lewis (English merchant)
David Lewis (1823 – 4 December 1885), was an English merchant and philanthropist of Jewish origin.
David Lewis (1823 – 4 December 1885), was an English merchant and philanthropist of Jewish origin.
David Sainsbury, Baron Sainsbury of Turville
David John Sainsbury, Baron Sainsbury of Turville, FRS, is a British businessman and politician.
David John Sainsbury, Baron Sainsbury of Turville, FRS, is a British businessman and politician.
Denis Mahon
Sir John Denis Mahon, CH (born 8 November 1910) is a British collector and historian of Italian art.
Sir John Denis Mahon, CH (born 8 November 1910) is a British collector and historian of Italian art.
Dingley Askham
Dingley Askham (died 26 April 1781, aged 86) was a Justice of the Peace and principal of Barnard's Inn from 1722 and is commemorated in a window of the hall there.
Dingley Askham (died 26 April 1781, aged 86) was a Justice of the Peace and principal of Barnard's Inn from 1722 and is commemorated in a window of the hall there.
Dorothy de Rothschild
Dorothy de Rothschild (1895 – 1988) was an English philanthropist and activist for Jewish affairs who married into the Rothschild international financial dynasty.
Dorothy de Rothschild (1895 – 1988) was an English philanthropist and activist for Jewish affairs who married into the Rothschild international financial dynasty.
Dorothy Scharf
Dorothy Scharf (1942–2004) was a reclusive art collector who left 51 valuable paintings to the Courtauld Institute in her will.
Dorothy Scharf (1942–2004) was a reclusive art collector who left 51 valuable paintings to the Courtauld Institute in her will.
Edmund Robert Harris
Edmund Robert Harris (c. 1804 – 27 May 1877) was an English lawyer from Preston, Lancashire, UK who was the principal benefactor of the Harris Museum, Harris Institute or Art School, Harris Tech...
Edmund Robert Harris (c. 1804 – 27 May 1877) was an English lawyer from Preston, Lancashire, UK who was the principal benefactor of the Harris Museum, Harris Institute or Art School, Harris Tech...
Edmund Sturge
Edmund Sturge (8 December 1808 - 28 June 1893), was a Quaker businessman and campaigner for liberal causes.
Edmund Sturge (8 December 1808 - 28 June 1893), was a Quaker businessman and campaigner for liberal causes.
Edward Abraham
Edward Penley Abraham, CBE, FRS (June 10, 1913 – 8 May 1999) was an English biochemist instrumental in the development of penicillin.
Edward Penley Abraham, CBE, FRS (June 10, 1913 – 8 May 1999) was an English biochemist instrumental in the development of penicillin.
Edward Akroyd
Edward Akroyd, English manufacturer, was born into a textile manufacturing family in 1810, and when he died in 1887, he still owned the family firm.
Edward Akroyd, English manufacturer, was born into a textile manufacturing family in 1810, and when he died in 1887, he still owned the family firm.
Edward Backhouse
Edward Backhouse (1808-1879) was a philanthropist, Quaker minister and a writer on church history.
Edward Backhouse (1808-1879) was a philanthropist, Quaker minister and a writer on church history.
Edward Boustead
Edward Boustead (1800–1888) was an English businessman and philanthropist, who founded Boustead Singapore Limited and played an active role in the development of Singapore as a business and trad...
Edward Boustead (1800–1888) was an English businessman and philanthropist, who founded Boustead Singapore Limited and played an active role in the development of Singapore as a business and trad...
Edward James Eliot
The Honourable Edward James Eliot (24 August 1758 – 20 September 1797), Member of Parliament, was born in Cornwall, the son of Edward Craggs-Eliot (1727–1804), politician, created Baron Eliot in...
The Honourable Edward James Eliot (24 August 1758 – 20 September 1797), Member of Parliament, was born in Cornwall, the son of Edward Craggs-Eliot (1727–1804), politician, created Baron Eliot in...
Edward Wakefield (1774-1854)
Edward Wakefield (1774–1854) was an English philanthropist and statistician, and the author of Ireland, Statistical and Political, Edward was the eldest son of Edward Wakefield (1750–1826) a...
Edward Wakefield (1774–1854) was an English philanthropist and statistician, and the author of Ireland, Statistical and Political, Edward was the eldest son of Edward Wakefield (1750–1826) a...
Edward Wakefield (1774–1854)
Edward Wakefield was an English philanthropist and statistician, and the author of Ireland, Statistical and Political, Edward was the youngest son of Edward Wakefield and Priscila Belle, and...
Edward Wakefield was an English philanthropist and statistician, and the author of Ireland, Statistical and Political, Edward was the youngest son of Edward Wakefield and Priscila Belle, and...
Edward Wakefield (statistician)
Edward Wakefield was an English philanthropist and statistician, chiefly known as the author of Ireland, Statistical and Political, and as the father of several controversial sons.
Edward Wakefield was an English philanthropist and statistician, chiefly known as the author of Ireland, Statistical and Political, and as the father of several controversial sons.
Elizabeth Cadbury
Dame Elizabeth Mary Cadbury, DBE (24 June 1858 – 4 December 1951), was an English philanthropist and wife of George Cadbury, the chocolate manufacturer.
Dame Elizabeth Mary Cadbury, DBE (24 June 1858 – 4 December 1951), was an English philanthropist and wife of George Cadbury, the chocolate manufacturer.
Elizabeth Carne
Elizabeth Catherine Thomas Carne (1817–1873), author, fifth daughter of Joseph Carne, F.R.S., was born at Rivière House, in the parish of Phillack, Cornwall, United Kingdom, on 16 Dec.
Elizabeth Catherine Thomas Carne (1817–1873), author, fifth daughter of Joseph Carne, F.R.S., was born at Rivière House, in the parish of Phillack, Cornwall, United Kingdom, on 16 Dec.
Elizabeth Herbert, Baroness Herbert of Lea
Elizabeth Herbert, née Mary Elizabeth Ashe à Court-Repington, Baroness Herbert of Lea (b.
Elizabeth Herbert, née Mary Elizabeth Ashe à Court-Repington, Baroness Herbert of Lea (b.
Elizabeth Heyrick
Elizabeth Heyrick (4 December 1769 – 18 October 1831) was a British philanthropist and campaigner against the slave trade.
Elizabeth Heyrick (4 December 1769 – 18 October 1831) was a British philanthropist and campaigner against the slave trade.
Elizabeth Jesser Reid
Elizabeth Jesser Reid, was an English social reformer, anti-slavery activist and philanthropist.
Elizabeth Jesser Reid, was an English social reformer, anti-slavery activist and philanthropist.
Elizabeth Wordsworth
Dame Elizabeth Wordsworth (1840–1932) was the great-niece of the poet William Wordsworth.
Dame Elizabeth Wordsworth (1840–1932) was the great-niece of the poet William Wordsworth.
Emerson Muschamp Bainbridge
Emerson Muschamp Bainbridge (5 December 1845 - 12 May 1911) was an English mining consulting engineer, philanthropist and Liberal Party politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1895 to 1900.
Emerson Muschamp Bainbridge (5 December 1845 - 12 May 1911) was an English mining consulting engineer, philanthropist and Liberal Party politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1895 to 1900.
Emma Ferreira
Emma Ferreira is an English contemporary artist, sculptor, photographer, entrepreneur and philanthropist.
Emma Ferreira is an English contemporary artist, sculptor, photographer, entrepreneur and philanthropist.
Enriqueta Augustina Rylands
Enriqueta Augustina Rylands (31 May 1843 – 4 February 1908) was the founder of the John Rylands Library, Manchester.
Enriqueta Augustina Rylands (31 May 1843 – 4 February 1908) was the founder of the John Rylands Library, Manchester.
Ephraim Alex
Ephraim Alex was an English Jewish philanthropist, founder of the Jewish Board of Guardians, London; born in Cheltenham, 1800; died in London, Nov.
Ephraim Alex was an English Jewish philanthropist, founder of the Jewish Board of Guardians, London; born in Cheltenham, 1800; died in London, Nov.
Erasmus Smith
Erasmus Smith (baptised 1611–1691) was an English merchant, landowner and philanthropist in the field of education who lived during a period of political and religious turbulence.
Erasmus Smith (baptised 1611–1691) was an English merchant, landowner and philanthropist in the field of education who lived during a period of political and religious turbulence.
Ernest Cook
Ernest Edward Cook (4 September 1865 – 14 March 1955) was an English philanthropist and businessman and grandson of Thomas Cook.
Ernest Edward Cook (4 September 1865 – 14 March 1955) was an English philanthropist and businessman and grandson of Thomas Cook.
Ernest Flower
Sir Ernest Francis Swan Flower (24 August 1865 – 30 April 1926) was a British Conservative Party politician.
Sir Ernest Francis Swan Flower (24 August 1865 – 30 April 1926) was a British Conservative Party politician.
Ethel Shakespear
Dame Ethel Mary Reader Shakespear DBE (17 July 1871 – 17 January 1946), née Ethel Mary Reader Wood, was an English geologist, public servant and philanthropist.
Dame Ethel Mary Reader Shakespear DBE (17 July 1871 – 17 January 1946), née Ethel Mary Reader Wood, was an English geologist, public servant and philanthropist.
Evelyn Robert de Rothschild
Evelyn Robert Adrian de Rothschild is a British financier, and a member of the Rothschild family.
Evelyn Robert Adrian de Rothschild is a British financier, and a member of the Rothschild family.
F. C. Ricardo
Colonel Francis Cecil Ricardo CVO CBE (3 July 1852–17 June 1924) was a British soldier.
Colonel Francis Cecil Ricardo CVO CBE (3 July 1852–17 June 1924) was a British soldier.
Felix Dennis
Felix Dennis is a British publisher, poet, and philanthropist.
Felix Dennis is a British publisher, poet, and philanthropist.
Felix Slade
Felix Joseph Slade FRA (6 August 1788 – 29 March 1868), was an English lawyer and collector of glass, books and engravings.
Felix Joseph Slade FRA (6 August 1788 – 29 March 1868), was an English lawyer and collector of glass, books and engravings.
Fitzherbert Adams
Fitzherbert Adams D.D. (1651 – June 17, 1719), a man of learning, and benefactor of the University of Oxford, was born in 1651, and educated at Lincoln College, Oxford, where he took his Master'...
Fitzherbert Adams D.D. (1651 – June 17, 1719), a man of learning, and benefactor of the University of Oxford, was born in 1651, and educated at Lincoln College, Oxford, where he took his Master'...
Francis Cherry (non-juror)
Francis Cherry (1665?–1713) was an English layman and non-juror, known as a philanthropist and benefactor.
Francis Cherry (1665?–1713) was an English layman and non-juror, known as a philanthropist and benefactor.
Francis Goldsmid
Sir Francis Henry Goldsmid, 2nd Baronet was an Anglo-Jewish barrister and politician.
Sir Francis Henry Goldsmid, 2nd Baronet was an Anglo-Jewish barrister and politician.
Frank Parkinson
Frank Parkinson (7 February 1887 – 28 January 1946) was a British electrical engineer, most notable for early electric lighting installations, such as light bulbs and electric motors.
Frank Parkinson (7 February 1887 – 28 January 1946) was a British electrical engineer, most notable for early electric lighting installations, such as light bulbs and electric motors.
Frederick John Horniman
Frederick John Horniman (8 October 1835 – 5 March 1906) was an English tea trader, collector and public benefactor.
Frederick John Horniman (8 October 1835 – 5 March 1906) was an English tea trader, collector and public benefactor.
Frederick Joseph Laverack
Frederick Joseph Laverack (1871 – 11 April 1928) was an English social worker, campaigner for the blind and Liberal Member of Parliament.
Frederick Joseph Laverack (1871 – 11 April 1928) was an English social worker, campaigner for the blind and Liberal Member of Parliament.
Frederick Richards Leyland
Frederick Richards Leyland (1832 – 4 January 1892) was a Liverpool shipowner and art collector.
Frederick Richards Leyland (1832 – 4 January 1892) was a Liverpool shipowner and art collector.
George Henry Strutt
George Henry Strutt (14 September 1826 - 14 April 1895) was an English cotton manufacturer and philanthopist.
George Henry Strutt (14 September 1826 - 14 April 1895) was an English cotton manufacturer and philanthopist.
George Herbert Strutt
George Herbert Strutt (1854–1928), was a cotton mill owner and philanthropist from Makeney and Belper in Derbyshire.
George Herbert Strutt (1854–1928), was a cotton mill owner and philanthropist from Makeney and Belper in Derbyshire.
George Holcroft
Sir George Harry Holcroft, 1st Baronet (1856 – 19 April 1951) was an English coal mine owner and philanthropist.
Sir George Harry Holcroft, 1st Baronet (1856 – 19 April 1951) was an English coal mine owner and philanthropist.
George Moore (philanthropist)
George Moore (9 April 1806 – 21 November 1876) was an English merchant and philanthropist.
George Moore (9 April 1806 – 21 November 1876) was an English merchant and philanthropist.
George Salting
George Salting was an Australian-born British art collector of pictures and many other categories of art, whose works were left to the National Gallery, London, Victoria & Albert Museum and Brit...
George Salting was an Australian-born British art collector of pictures and many other categories of art, whose works were left to the National Gallery, London, Victoria & Albert Museum and Brit...
George Smith (Philanthropist)
George Smith (1831 - 1895) was a manager of the Whitwick Colliery Company Tileries in Leicestershire, England during the nineteenth century, who campaigned against the use of industrial child l...
George Smith (1831 - 1895) was a manager of the Whitwick Colliery Company Tileries in Leicestershire, England during the nineteenth century, who campaigned against the use of industrial child l...
George William Alexander
George William Alexander (1802–1890) was an English financier and philanthropist.
George William Alexander (1802–1890) was an English financier and philanthropist.
Giles Fox-Strangways, 6th Earl of Ilchester
Giles Stephen Holland Fox-Strangways, 6th Earl of Ilchester GBE, FSA, DL, styled Lord Stavordale until 1905, was a British peer and philanthropist.
Giles Stephen Holland Fox-Strangways, 6th Earl of Ilchester GBE, FSA, DL, styled Lord Stavordale until 1905, was a British peer and philanthropist.
Godfrey Benson, 1st Baron Charnwood
Godfrey Rathbone Benson, 1st Baron Charnwood (6 November 1864 – 3 February 1945) was a British author, academic, Liberal politician and philanthropist.
Godfrey Rathbone Benson, 1st Baron Charnwood (6 November 1864 – 3 February 1945) was a British author, academic, Liberal politician and philanthropist.
Goodwin Newton
Thomas Henry Goodwin Newton (1835 - 1907) was the Chairman of Imperial Continental Gas Association (now known as Calor Gas), one of the United Kingdom's largest energy businesses.
Thomas Henry Goodwin Newton (1835 - 1907) was the Chairman of Imperial Continental Gas Association (now known as Calor Gas), one of the United Kingdom's largest energy businesses.
Grace Kimmins
Dame Grace Kimmins, DBE (1871, Lewes – 1954, Haywards Heath) was described in Punch (volume 156, 9 April 1919) as .
Dame Grace Kimmins, DBE (1871, Lewes – 1954, Haywards Heath) was described in Punch (volume 156, 9 April 1919) as .
Halley Stewart
Sir Halley Stewart (18 January 1838 – 26 January 1937) was an English businessman, journalist, philanthropist and Liberal Party politician who sat as an Member of Parliament (MP) from 1887 to 1...
Sir Halley Stewart (18 January 1838 – 26 January 1937) was an English businessman, journalist, philanthropist and Liberal Party politician who sat as an Member of Parliament (MP) from 1887 to 1...
Hannah Brackenbury
Hannah Brackenbury (1795–1873), English philanthropist, was the daughter of James B. Brackenbury, solicitor of Manchester, England.
Hannah Brackenbury (1795–1873), English philanthropist, was the daughter of James B. Brackenbury, solicitor of Manchester, England.
Hannah Primrose, Countess of Rosebery
Hannah Primrose, Countess of Rosebery was the daughter of Mayer de Rothschild and his wife Juliana, née Cohen.
Hannah Primrose, Countess of Rosebery was the daughter of Mayer de Rothschild and his wife Juliana, née Cohen.
Helen Bosanquet
Helen Bosanquet, née Dendy was a leader of the Charity Organisation Society in Britain.
Helen Bosanquet, née Dendy was a leader of the Charity Organisation Society in Britain.
Henry Ashurst (merchant)
Henry Ashurst (c. 1614 - 1680), was a wealthy and benevolent merchant of London, noted for his gifts of money to pious or charitable purposes.
Henry Ashurst (c. 1614 - 1680), was a wealthy and benevolent merchant of London, noted for his gifts of money to pious or charitable purposes.
Henry Robertson Hartley
Henry Robertson Hartley (12 November 1777 Southampton - 24 May 1850 Calais, France) was an eccentric and philanthropist and is the founder of the Hartley Institute which became the University of...
Henry Robertson Hartley (12 November 1777 Southampton - 24 May 1850 Calais, France) was an eccentric and philanthropist and is the founder of the Hartley Institute which became the University of...
Henry Rowland Marsden
Henry Rowland Marsden (1823 – 19 January 1876) was a philanthropist and (Liberal) Mayor of Leeds for 1873 to 1875, said to be the most popular Victorian mayor of Leeds.
Henry Rowland Marsden (1823 – 19 January 1876) was a philanthropist and (Liberal) Mayor of Leeds for 1873 to 1875, said to be the most popular Victorian mayor of Leeds.
Henry Tate
Sir Henry Tate, 1st Baronet was an English sugar merchant and philanthropist, noted for establishing the Tate Gallery, London.
Sir Henry Tate, 1st Baronet was an English sugar merchant and philanthropist, noted for establishing the Tate Gallery, London.
Herbert Cook
Sir Herbert Frederick Cook, 3rd Baronet of Richmond (18 November 1868 – 4 May 1939) was an English art patron and art historian.
Sir Herbert Frederick Cook, 3rd Baronet of Richmond (18 November 1868 – 4 May 1939) was an English art patron and art historian.
Hilary Devey
Hilary Lorraine Devey (born 10 March 1957) is a British businesswoman, television personality, entrepreneur and commentator.
Hilary Lorraine Devey (born 10 March 1957) is a British businesswoman, television personality, entrepreneur and commentator.
Horace Newton
Canon Horace Newton (Born 1844, Died 1920) was a well respected priest within the Church of England, philanthropist, and country landowner.
Canon Horace Newton (Born 1844, Died 1920) was a well respected priest within the Church of England, philanthropist, and country landowner.
Hugh Carless
Hugh Michael Carless CMG was a British diplomat, philanthropist and explorer who served in Her Majesty's Diplomatic Service from 1950 to 1985.
Hugh Michael Carless CMG was a British diplomat, philanthropist and explorer who served in Her Majesty's Diplomatic Service from 1950 to 1985.
Humphrey Cripps
Sir Cyril Humphrey Cripps (born 1915, died 14 April 2000) was an English businessman and a philanthropist.
Sir Cyril Humphrey Cripps (born 1915, died 14 April 2000) was an English businessman and a philanthropist.
Isabel Talbot, Baroness Talbot de Malahide
Isabel Charlotte Talbot, Baroness Talbot de Malahide, DBE (20 December 1851–22 February 1932), née Isabel Charlotte Blake-Humfrey, known as Isabel Charlotte Gurney from 1873 to...
Isabel Charlotte Talbot, Baroness Talbot de Malahide, DBE (20 December 1851–22 February 1932), née Isabel Charlotte Blake-Humfrey, known as Isabel Charlotte Gurney from 1873 to...
Ivan Stedeford
Sir Ivan Arthur Rice Stedeford, GBE (28 January 1897 – 9 February 1975) was a British industrialist and philanthropist.
Sir Ivan Arthur Rice Stedeford, GBE (28 January 1897 – 9 February 1975) was a British industrialist and philanthropist.
J. K. Rowling
Joanne "Jo" Rowling, OBE, FRSL, better known as J. K. Rowling, is a British novelist, best known as the author of the Harry Potter fantasy series.
Joanne "Jo" Rowling, OBE, FRSL, better known as J. K. Rowling, is a British novelist, best known as the author of the Harry Potter fantasy series.
Jack V. Lunzer
Jack V. Lunzer (born in 1924) is a retired industrial diamond merchant and the creator and custodian of the Valmadonna Trust Library.
Jack V. Lunzer (born in 1924) is a retired industrial diamond merchant and the creator and custodian of the Valmadonna Trust Library.
Jacob Rothschild, 4th Baron Rothschild
Nathaniel Charles Jacob Rothschild, 4th Baron Rothschild, OM, GBE, FBA is a British investment banker and a member of the prominent Rothschild family of bankers.
Nathaniel Charles Jacob Rothschild, 4th Baron Rothschild, OM, GBE, FBA is a British investment banker and a member of the prominent Rothschild family of bankers.
James Oglethorpe
James Edward Oglethorpe was a British general, Member of Parliament, philanthropist, and founder of the colony of Georgia.
James Edward Oglethorpe was a British general, Member of Parliament, philanthropist, and founder of the colony of Georgia.
James Pyke Thompson
James Pyke Thompson (1846-1897) was an English corn merchant who is best known for his philanthropic work towards the people of Cardiff and Penarth in South Wales.
James Pyke Thompson (1846-1897) was an English corn merchant who is best known for his philanthropic work towards the people of Cardiff and Penarth in South Wales.
Jim Ede
Harold Stanley Ede (7 April 1895 – 15 March 1990) also known as 'Jim' Ede, was an English collector of art and friend to artists.
Harold Stanley Ede (7 April 1895 – 15 March 1990) also known as 'Jim' Ede, was an English collector of art and friend to artists.
Jimmy Savile
Sir James Wilson Vincent Savile OBE KCSG was an English disc jockey, television presenter and media personality, best known for his BBC television show Jim'll Fix It, and for being the first...
Sir James Wilson Vincent Savile OBE KCSG was an English disc jockey, television presenter and media personality, best known for his BBC television show Jim'll Fix It, and for being the first...
Joel Cadbury
Joel Cadbury is an English Entrepreneur & Philanthropist, the son of Peter Cadbury and Jennifer d'Abo, and heir to the Cadbury chocolate dynasty.
Joel Cadbury is an English Entrepreneur & Philanthropist, the son of Peter Cadbury and Jennifer d'Abo, and heir to the Cadbury chocolate dynasty.
John Addenbrooke
John Addenbrooke (1680 – 7 June 1719) was an English medical doctor who left more than £4,500 in his will for the founding of a hospital for the poor.
John Addenbrooke (1680 – 7 June 1719) was an English medical doctor who left more than £4,500 in his will for the founding of a hospital for the poor.
John Corbett (industrialist)
John Corbett (bapt. 29 June 1817 – 22 April 1901) was an English industrialist, philanthropist and Liberal Party politician of the Victorian era.
John Corbett (bapt. 29 June 1817 – 22 April 1901) was an English industrialist, philanthropist and Liberal Party politician of the Victorian era.
John Gresham
Sir John Gresham (1495 – 23 October 1556) was an English merchant, courtier and financier who worked for King Henry VIII of England, Cardinal Wolsey and Thomas Cromwell.
Sir John Gresham (1495 – 23 October 1556) was an English merchant, courtier and financier who worked for King Henry VIII of England, Cardinal Wolsey and Thomas Cromwell.
John Harrison (Leeds)
John Harrison (1579–1656) was a prominent inhabitant of Leeds, in Yorkshire, England, in the sixteenth and seventeenth century, variously as one of the early woollen cloth merchants, and as a be...
John Harrison (1579–1656) was a prominent inhabitant of Leeds, in Yorkshire, England, in the sixteenth and seventeenth century, variously as one of the early woollen cloth merchants, and as a be...
John Harvard (clergyman)
John Harvard was an English minister in America whose deathbed bequest to the Massachusetts Bay Colony's fledgling New College was so gratefully received that the school was renamed Harvard...
John Harvard was an English minister in America whose deathbed bequest to the Massachusetts Bay Colony's fledgling New College was so gratefully received that the school was renamed Harvard...
John Henry Challis
John Henry Challis (6 August 1809 – 18 February 1880) was an Anglo-Australian merchant and philanthropist.
John Henry Challis (6 August 1809 – 18 February 1880) was an Anglo-Australian merchant and philanthropist.
John Henry Green
John Henry Green (1636–1685) was an English physician and philanthropist.
John Henry Green (1636–1685) was an English physician and philanthropist.
John Howard (prison reformer)
John Howard was a philanthropist and the first English prison reformer.
John Howard was a philanthropist and the first English prison reformer.
John Ireland (Dean of Westminster)
John Ireland (8 September 1761 – 2 September 1842) was an English Anglican priest, who served as Dean of Westminster from 1816 until his death.
John Ireland (8 September 1761 – 2 September 1842) was an English Anglican priest, who served as Dean of Westminster from 1816 until his death.
John Kendrick (cloth merchant)
John Kendrick (1573 – 30 December 1624) was a prosperous English cloth merchant and patron of the towns of Reading and Newbury in Berkshire.
John Kendrick (1573 – 30 December 1624) was a prosperous English cloth merchant and patron of the towns of Reading and Newbury in Berkshire.
John Kyrle
John Kyrle (22 May 1637 – 7 November 1724), known as "the Man of Ross", was an English philanthropist, born in the parish of Dymock, Gloucestershire but best remembered for his time in Ross-on-W...
John Kyrle (22 May 1637 – 7 November 1724), known as "the Man of Ross", was an English philanthropist, born in the parish of Dymock, Gloucestershire but best remembered for his time in Ross-on-W...
John Lister (UK politician)
John Lister (8 March 1847 - 12 October 1933) was an English philanthropist and politician.
John Lister (8 March 1847 - 12 October 1933) was an English philanthropist and politician.
John Maynard Keynes
John Maynard Keynes, 1st Baron Keynes, CB FBA was a British economist whose ideas have profoundly affected the theory and practice of modern macroeconomics, as well as the economic policies of g...
John Maynard Keynes, 1st Baron Keynes, CB FBA was a British economist whose ideas have profoundly affected the theory and practice of modern macroeconomics, as well as the economic policies of g...
John Moores (merchant)
Sir John Moores CBE (25 January 1896 – 25 September 1993) was a British businessman and philanthropist most famous for the founding of the now defunct Littlewoods retail company that was l...
Sir John Moores CBE (25 January 1896 – 25 September 1993) was a British businessman and philanthropist most famous for the founding of the now defunct Littlewoods retail company that was l...
John Paul Getty, Jr.
Sir John Paul Getty KBE, born Eugene Paul Getty, was a wealthy American-born British philanthropist and book collector.
Sir John Paul Getty KBE, born Eugene Paul Getty, was a wealthy American-born British philanthropist and book collector.
John Rylands
John Rylands (7 February 1801 – 11 December 1888) was an English entrepreneur, and philanthropist.
John Rylands (7 February 1801 – 11 December 1888) was an English entrepreneur, and philanthropist.
John Stansfeld
John Stedwell Stansfeld (1854–1939) was a doctor and Anglican priest in Oxford, England.
John Stedwell Stansfeld (1854–1939) was a doctor and Anglican priest in Oxford, England.
John Thornton (philanthropist)
John Thornton was a merchant and Christian philanthropist.
John Thornton was a merchant and Christian philanthropist.
John Whitgift
John Whitgift (c. 1530 – 29 February 1604) was the Archbishop of Canterbury from 1583 to his death.
John Whitgift (c. 1530 – 29 February 1604) was the Archbishop of Canterbury from 1583 to his death.
Jonas Hanway
Jonas Hanway (August 12, 1712 – September 5, 1786), English traveller and philanthropist, was born at Portsmouth, on the south coast of England.
Jonas Hanway (August 12, 1712 – September 5, 1786), English traveller and philanthropist, was born at Portsmouth, on the south coast of England.
Joseph Livesey
Joseph William Livesey was an English temperance campaigner, social reformer, local politician, writer, publisher, newspaper proprietor and philanthropist.
Joseph William Livesey was an English temperance campaigner, social reformer, local politician, writer, publisher, newspaper proprietor and philanthropist.
Joseph Medworth
Joseph Medworth the son of Simon Medworth a ropemaker and Anna Lampson was born in Wisbech in 1752.
Joseph Medworth the son of Simon Medworth a ropemaker and Anna Lampson was born in Wisbech in 1752.
Joseph Rowntree (philanthropist)
Joseph Rowntree was a Quaker philanthropist and businessman from York, England.
Joseph Rowntree was a Quaker philanthropist and businessman from York, England.
Joseph Watson, 1st Baron Manton
Joseph Watson, 1st Baron Manton was a prominent English industrialist and philanthropist.
Joseph Watson, 1st Baron Manton was a prominent English industrialist and philanthropist.
Joseph Whitworth
Sir Joseph Whitworth, 1st Baronet was an English engineer, entrepreneur, inventor and philanthropist.
Sir Joseph Whitworth, 1st Baronet was an English engineer, entrepreneur, inventor and philanthropist.
Joseph Williamson (philanthropist)
Joseph Williamson (10 March 1769–1 May 1840) was an eccentric, businessman, property owner, and a philanthropist who is best known for the tunnels which were constructed under his direction in t...
Joseph Williamson (10 March 1769–1 May 1840) was an eccentric, businessman, property owner, and a philanthropist who is best known for the tunnels which were constructed under his direction in t...
Langton Iliffe, 2nd Baron Iliffe
Edward Langton Iliffe, 2nd Baron Iliffe generally known as Langton Illiffe, was a British peer.
Edward Langton Iliffe, 2nd Baron Iliffe generally known as Langton Illiffe, was a British peer.
Leonard Knight Elmhirst
Leonard Knight Elmhirst (6 June 1893 – 16 April 1974) was a philanthropist and agronomist who worked extensively in India.
Leonard Knight Elmhirst (6 June 1893 – 16 April 1974) was a philanthropist and agronomist who worked extensively in India.
Leonard Wolfson, Baron Wolfson
Sir Leonard Gordon Wolfson, 1st Baron Wolfson, 2nd Bt FRS was a British businessman, the former chairman of GUS, and son of GUS magnate Sir Isaac Wolfson, 1st Baronet.
Sir Leonard Gordon Wolfson, 1st Baron Wolfson, 2nd Bt FRS was a British businessman, the former chairman of GUS, and son of GUS magnate Sir Isaac Wolfson, 1st Baronet.
Leopold David de Rothschild
Leopold David de Rothschild, CBE, FRCM was a British financier, musician, and a member of the Rothschild banking family of England.
Leopold David de Rothschild, CBE, FRCM was a British financier, musician, and a member of the Rothschild banking family of England.
Lewis Evans (collector)
Lewis Evans (1853–1930) was an English businessman and scientific instrument collector.
Lewis Evans (1853–1930) was an English businessman and scientific instrument collector.
Louisa Twining
Louisa Twining (November 16, 1820 London – September 25, 1912 London) was an English philanthropic worker who devoted herself to issues and tasks related to the English Poor Law.
Louisa Twining (November 16, 1820 London – September 25, 1912 London) was an English philanthropic worker who devoted herself to issues and tasks related to the English Poor Law.
Lucy, Lady Houston
Lucy, Lady Houston, DBE, born Fanny Lucy Radmall, was an English benefactor, philanthropist, adventuress and patriot.
Lucy, Lady Houston, DBE, born Fanny Lucy Radmall, was an English benefactor, philanthropist, adventuress and patriot.
Marcia Anastasia Christoforides
Marcia Anastasia Christoforides, Lady Beaverbrook (formerly Lady Dunn) (July 27, 1909 – October 28, 1994) was a philanthropist, an art collector, and racehorse owner.
Marcia Anastasia Christoforides, Lady Beaverbrook (formerly Lady Dunn) (July 27, 1909 – October 28, 1994) was a philanthropist, an art collector, and racehorse owner.
Margaret Ashton
Margaret Ashton (1856 – 1937) was an English suffragist, local politician, pacifist and philanthropist, the first woman City Councillor for Manchester.
Margaret Ashton (1856 – 1937) was an English suffragist, local politician, pacifist and philanthropist, the first woman City Councillor for Manchester.
Maria Dickin
Maria Dickin CBE (1870, London – d. 1 March 1951) was an animal welfare pioneer who founded PDSA in 1917.
Maria Dickin CBE (1870, London – d. 1 March 1951) was an animal welfare pioneer who founded PDSA in 1917.
Maria Rye
Maria Susan Rye,, was an English social reformer and a promoter of emigration, especially of young women living in Liverpool workhouses.
Maria Susan Rye,, was an English social reformer and a promoter of emigration, especially of young women living in Liverpool workhouses.
Mark Firth
Mark Firth (25 April 1819 – 28 November 1880) was an English industrialist and philanthropist.
Mark Firth (25 April 1819 – 28 November 1880) was an English industrialist and philanthropist.
Martin Wood (engineer)
Sir Martin Francis Wood, CBE, FRS (born 19 April 1927) was co-founder of Oxford Instruments, one of the first spin-out companies from the University of Oxford and still one of the most successful.
Sir Martin Francis Wood, CBE, FRS (born 19 April 1927) was co-founder of Oxford Instruments, one of the first spin-out companies from the University of Oxford and still one of the most successful.
Mary Anne Everett Green
Mary Anne Everett Green, née Wood, (19 July 1818 – 1 November 1895) was an English historian.
Mary Anne Everett Green, née Wood, (19 July 1818 – 1 November 1895) was an English historian.
Merton Russell-Cotes
Sir Merton Russell-Cotes, FRGS (8 May 1835, Wolverhampton – 27 January 1921, Bournemouth) was Mayor of Bournemouth, England, 1894–1895.
Sir Merton Russell-Cotes, FRGS (8 May 1835, Wolverhampton – 27 January 1921, Bournemouth) was Mayor of Bournemouth, England, 1894–1895.
Michael Levy, Baron Levy
Michael Abraham Levy, Baron Levy, is President of Community Service Volunteers Jewish Care, Jewish Free School and Jewish Lads' and Girls' Brigade.
Michael Abraham Levy, Baron Levy, is President of Community Service Volunteers Jewish Care, Jewish Free School and Jewish Lads' and Girls' Brigade.
Michael Rowntree
Michael Rowntree (16 February 1919 - 23 September 2007) was a co-founder of the Friends' Ambulance Unit in the Second World War, a journalist, and Chairman of Oxfam for 6 years.
Michael Rowntree (16 February 1919 - 23 September 2007) was a co-founder of the Friends' Ambulance Unit in the Second World War, a journalist, and Chairman of Oxfam for 6 years.
Michael Smurfit
Sir Michael Smurfit, KBE (born 7 August 1936), is a businessman holding Irish citizenship.
Sir Michael Smurfit, KBE (born 7 August 1936), is a businessman holding Irish citizenship.
Michael Swinfen-Broun
Lieutenant-Colonel Michael Alexander Wilsone Swinfen-Broun JP was a solider, magistrate, High Sheriff and Deputy Lieutenant of Staffordshire, and benefactor of the city of Lichfield, England, wh...
Lieutenant-Colonel Michael Alexander Wilsone Swinfen-Broun JP was a solider, magistrate, High Sheriff and Deputy Lieutenant of Staffordshire, and benefactor of the city of Lichfield, England, wh...
Miranda Hill
Miranda Hill (Wisbech 1836–1910) was an English social reformer.
Miranda Hill (Wisbech 1836–1910) was an English social reformer.
Muriel Powell (Chailey Heritage and Searchlight)
Muriel Powell, MBE,, often referred to as Matron Powell, was the successor to Dame Grace Kimmins in the Chailey Heritage and was the founder of Searchlight to continue the work of the Chai...
Muriel Powell, MBE,, often referred to as Matron Powell, was the successor to Dame Grace Kimmins in the Chailey Heritage and was the founder of Searchlight to continue the work of the Chai...
Neil Kadisha
Neil Kadisha is a businessman and philanthropist.
Neil Kadisha is a businessman and philanthropist.
Nick Bateman
Nicholas "Nasty Nick" Bateman (born 5 November 1967) is a British media personality and a former contestant on the first series of the British version of Big Brother.
Nicholas "Nasty Nick" Bateman (born 5 November 1967) is a British media personality and a former contestant on the first series of the British version of Big Brother.
Nick Gandon
Nicholas John Charles Gandon is a former English cricketer.
Nicholas John Charles Gandon is a former English cricketer.
Nigel Hart
Nigel Patrick Hart (born June, 1967) is a British born hedge fund manager living in the United States.
Nigel Patrick Hart (born June, 1967) is a British born hedge fund manager living in the United States.
Octavia Hill
Octavia Hill was an English social reformer, whose main concern was the welfare of the inhabitants of cities, especially London, in the second half of the nineteenth century.
Octavia Hill was an English social reformer, whose main concern was the welfare of the inhabitants of cities, especially London, in the second half of the nineteenth century.
Odile Slynn
Odile Slynn, Lady Slynn of Hadley is a French-born British humanitarian and philanthropist, involved in several organisations advocating children's rights and wildlife preservation.
Odile Slynn, Lady Slynn of Hadley is a French-born British humanitarian and philanthropist, involved in several organisations advocating children's rights and wildlife preservation.
Owen Spencer-Thomas
Owen Robert Spencer-Thomas MBE (born 3 March 1940) is probably best known as a television and radio news journalist for over three decades.
Owen Robert Spencer-Thomas MBE (born 3 March 1940) is probably best known as a television and radio news journalist for over three decades.
Paul Getty
Sir John Paul Getty, KBE (September 7, 1932 – April 17, 2003) was a wealthy American-born British philanthropist and book collector.
Sir John Paul Getty, KBE (September 7, 1932 – April 17, 2003) was a wealthy American-born British philanthropist and book collector.
Paul Sykes (businessman)
Paul Sykes is an English businessman, political donor, noted opponent of the European Union and philantropist.
Paul Sykes is an English businessman, political donor, noted opponent of the European Union and philantropist.
Penelope Tree
Penelope Tree (born 1950) is an Anglo-American former fashion model prominent in swinging sixties London.
Penelope Tree (born 1950) is an Anglo-American former fashion model prominent in swinging sixties London.
Percy Malcolm Stewart
Sir Percy Malcolm Stewart, 1st Baronet (May 9, 1872 - February 27, 1951), was an English industrialist and philanthropist.
Sir Percy Malcolm Stewart, 1st Baronet (May 9, 1872 - February 27, 1951), was an English industrialist and philanthropist.
Pete Price
Pete Price is a Welsh-born British media personality and radio presenter, based in Merseyside, England.
Pete Price is a Welsh-born British media personality and radio presenter, based in Merseyside, England.
Peter Cruddas
Peter Cruddas is an English banker and businessman, and philanthropist.
Peter Cruddas is an English banker and businessman, and philanthropist.
Peter Moores
Sir Peter Moores CBE DL (born 9 April 1932) is a British businessman, art collector and philanthropist, a former chairman of the Liverpool-based Littlewoods football pools and retailing business...
Sir Peter Moores CBE DL (born 9 April 1932) is a British businessman, art collector and philanthropist, a former chairman of the Liverpool-based Littlewoods football pools and retailing business...
Philip Brooke Barnes
Philip Brooke Barnes (15 June 1926 - 27 July 2009) was a pioneer of cultural travel who did much to foster understanding of different cultures amongst the more than 80,000 participants who signe...
Philip Brooke Barnes (15 June 1926 - 27 July 2009) was a pioneer of cultural travel who did much to foster understanding of different cultures amongst the more than 80,000 participants who signe...
Philip Henman
Philip Sydney Henman, (1899–1986) was a well known and inspirational transport entrepreneur.
Philip Sydney Henman, (1899–1986) was a well known and inspirational transport entrepreneur.
Philip Melvill
Philip Melvill (7 April 1762 – 27 October 1811) was a nineteenth century philanthropist of Falmouth, Cornwall.
Philip Melvill (7 April 1762 – 27 October 1811) was a nineteenth century philanthropist of Falmouth, Cornwall.
Philip Napier Miles
Philip Napier Miles JP DLitt h.c.
Philip Napier Miles JP DLitt h.c.
Potto Brown
Potto Brown (1797–1871) was a miller and nonconformist philanthropist in Huntingdonshire, England.
Potto Brown (1797–1871) was a miller and nonconformist philanthropist in Huntingdonshire, England.
Priscilla Wakefield
Priscilla Wakefield, nee Priscilla Bell (1751–1832) was an English Quaker educational writer and philanthropist.
Priscilla Wakefield, nee Priscilla Bell (1751–1832) was an English Quaker educational writer and philanthropist.
Quintin Hogg (merchant)
Quintin Hogg (14 February 1845 – 17 January 1903) was an English philanthropist, remembered primarily as a benefactor of the Royal Polytechnic institution at Regent Street, London now known as t...
Quintin Hogg (14 February 1845 – 17 January 1903) was an English philanthropist, remembered primarily as a benefactor of the Royal Polytechnic institution at Regent Street, London now known as t...
Ralph Allen
Ralph Allen (1693 – 29 June 1764) was an entrepreneur and philanthropist, and was notable for his reforms to the British postal system.
Ralph Allen (1693 – 29 June 1764) was an entrepreneur and philanthropist, and was notable for his reforms to the British postal system.
Rathbone family
The Rathbone family of Liverpool, England, were a family of non-conformist merchants and shipowners, whose sense of high social consciousness led to a fine tradition of philanthropy and public ...
The Rathbone family of Liverpool, England, were a family of non-conformist merchants and shipowners, whose sense of high social consciousness led to a fine tradition of philanthropy and public ...
Richard Andrews (industrialist)
Richard Andrews (1798–1859) was a prominent industrialist, philanthropist and politician in Southampton.
Richard Andrews (1798–1859) was a prominent industrialist, philanthropist and politician in Southampton.
Richard Benyon De Beauvoir
Richard Benyon De Beauvoir (1769 – 1854) MP was a 19th century British landowner, philanthropist and High Sheriff of Berkshire.
Richard Benyon De Beauvoir (1769 – 1854) MP was a 19th century British landowner, philanthropist and High Sheriff of Berkshire.
Richard Copley Christie
Richard Copley Christie (22 July 1830 – 9 January 1901) was an English lawyer, University teacher, philanthropist and bibliophile.
Richard Copley Christie (22 July 1830 – 9 January 1901) was an English lawyer, University teacher, philanthropist and bibliophile.
Richard Green (shipowner)
Richard Green (1803-1863), was a shipowner and philanthropist.
Richard Green (1803-1863), was a shipowner and philanthropist.
Richard Quain (1800-1887)
Richard Quain (1800-87) was an English anatomist and surgeon, born at Fermoy, Ireland, a brother of Jones Quain.
Richard Quain (1800-87) was an English anatomist and surgeon, born at Fermoy, Ireland, a brother of Jones Quain.
Richard Quain (1800–1887)
Richard Quain (1800-87) was an English anatomist and surgeon, born at Fermoy, Ireland, a brother of Jones Quain.
Richard Quain (1800-87) was an English anatomist and surgeon, born at Fermoy, Ireland, a brother of Jones Quain.
Richard Watts
Sir Richard Watts (1529–1579) was a successful businessman and MP for Rochester, Kent in the 1570s.
Sir Richard Watts (1529–1579) was a successful businessman and MP for Rochester, Kent in the 1570s.
Richard Whittington
Richard Whittington was a medieval merchant and politician, and the real-life inspiration for the pantomime character Dick Whittington.
Richard Whittington was a medieval merchant and politician, and the real-life inspiration for the pantomime character Dick Whittington.
Robert Alexander (Halifax)
Robert Alexander was a British philanthropist, born 1795, from Halifax, West Yorkshire.
Robert Alexander was a British philanthropist, born 1795, from Halifax, West Yorkshire.
Robert Aske (merchant)
Robert Aske (24 February 1619 – 27 January 1689) was a merchant in the City of London.
Robert Aske (24 February 1619 – 27 January 1689) was a merchant in the City of London.
Robert Beaumont (Master of Trinity College)
Robert Beaumont was Master of Trinity College Cambridge from 1561 to 1567 and twice Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cambridge.
Robert Beaumont was Master of Trinity College Cambridge from 1561 to 1567 and twice Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cambridge.
Robert Bourne (developer)
Robert Bourne (born 16 May 1950) is a British property developer, entrepreneur and philanthropist who was born in London, UK. Over the past 30 years Bourne has amassed a vast property and leisur...
Robert Bourne (born 16 May 1950) is a British property developer, entrepreneur and philanthropist who was born in London, UK. Over the past 30 years Bourne has amassed a vast property and leisur...
Robert Charles Moon
Robert Charles Moon (1844 – 1914) was an ophthalmologist who practiced medicine in England and the United States.
Robert Charles Moon (1844 – 1914) was an ophthalmologist who practiced medicine in England and the United States.
Robert Fellowes (philanthropist)
Robert Fellowes, LL.D. (1771–1847) was an English clergyman, journalist and philanthropist.
Robert Fellowes, LL.D. (1771–1847) was an English clergyman, journalist and philanthropist.
Robert Johnson (rector)
Archdeacon Robert Johnson (1540 – 1625) was the founder of Oakham School and Uppingham School.
Archdeacon Robert Johnson (1540 – 1625) was the founder of Oakham School and Uppingham School.
Robert Mond
Sir Robert Ludwig Mond FRS, FRSE (9 September 1867 — 22 October 1938) was a British chemist and archaeologist.
Sir Robert Ludwig Mond FRS, FRSE (9 September 1867 — 22 October 1938) was a British chemist and archaeologist.
Robert Platt (philanthropist)
Robert Platt (11 November 1802-13 June 1882) was born in Stalybridge, Cheshire, the son of cotton manufacturer George Platt and his wife Sarah.
Robert Platt (11 November 1802-13 June 1882) was born in Stalybridge, Cheshire, the son of cotton manufacturer George Platt and his wife Sarah.
Robert Raikes
Robert Raikes ("the Younger") (14 September 1736 – 5 April 1811) was an English philanthropist and Anglican layman, noted for his promotion of Sunday schools.
Robert Raikes ("the Younger") (14 September 1736 – 5 April 1811) was an English philanthropist and Anglican layman, noted for his promotion of Sunday schools.
Robert Spear Hudson
Robert Spear Hudson (6 December 1812 - 6 August 1884) was an English businessman who popularised dry soap powder.
Robert Spear Hudson (6 December 1812 - 6 August 1884) was an English businessman who popularised dry soap powder.
Rowland Hill (MP)
Sir Rowland Hill, of Soulton (c.1495–1561) was the first Protestant Lord Mayor of London.
Sir Rowland Hill, of Soulton (c.1495–1561) was the first Protestant Lord Mayor of London.
Sally Burton
Sally Burton, also known as Sally Hay Burton, is an author and theatre producer and was the fourth and last wife of the actor Richard Burton.
Sally Burton, also known as Sally Hay Burton, is an author and theatre producer and was the fourth and last wife of the actor Richard Burton.
Samson Fox
Samson Fox (11 July 1838 – 24 October 1903) was a British engineer, industrialist, and philanthropist.
Samson Fox (11 July 1838 – 24 October 1903) was a British engineer, industrialist, and philanthropist.
Samuel Courtauld (art collector)
Samuel Courtauld son of Sydney Cortauld and Sarah Lucy Sharpe was an English industrialist who is best remembered as an art collector.
Samuel Courtauld son of Sydney Cortauld and Sarah Lucy Sharpe was an English industrialist who is best remembered as an art collector.
Samuel Fox (1781–1868)
Samuel Fox (1781–1868) was a philanthropist and abolitionist Quaker from Nottingham.
Samuel Fox (1781–1868) was a philanthropist and abolitionist Quaker from Nottingham.
Samuel Lewis (financier)
Samuel Lewis (1837 – January 13, 1901), was an English money-lender and philanthropist.
Samuel Lewis (1837 – January 13, 1901), was an English money-lender and philanthropist.
Samuel Morley (MP)
Samuel Morley , was an English woollen manufacturer, philanthropist, dissenter, abolitionist, political radical, and statesman.
Samuel Morley , was an English woollen manufacturer, philanthropist, dissenter, abolitionist, political radical, and statesman.
Samuel Robinson (industrialist)
Samuel Robinson (1794–1884) was an English industrialist and scholar of Persian who founded the Dukinfield Village Library in 1833.
Samuel Robinson (1794–1884) was an English industrialist and scholar of Persian who founded the Dukinfield Village Library in 1833.
Samuel Sandars
Samuel Sandars (25 April 1837, Chelmsford, Essex - 15 June 1894) was an English bibliographer, barrister and university benefactor.
Samuel Sandars (25 April 1837, Chelmsford, Essex - 15 June 1894) was an English bibliographer, barrister and university benefactor.
Seebohm Rowntree
Benjamin Seebohm Rowntree, CH, often known simply as Seebohm Rowntree (7 July 1871–7 October 1954) was a British sociological researcher, social reformer and industrialist.
Benjamin Seebohm Rowntree, CH, often known simply as Seebohm Rowntree (7 July 1871–7 October 1954) was a British sociological researcher, social reformer and industrialist.
Shirley Porter
Dame Shirley Porter, Lady Porter, DBE, is a former Conservative leader of Westminster City Council in London.
Dame Shirley Porter, Lady Porter, DBE, is a former Conservative leader of Westminster City Council in London.
Sigrid Rausing
Sigrid Rausing is a Swedish philanthropist, anthropologist and publisher.
Sigrid Rausing is a Swedish philanthropist, anthropologist and publisher.
Simon Sainsbury
The Hon Simon David Davan Sainsbury was a British businessman, philanthropist and art collector.
The Hon Simon David Davan Sainsbury was a British businessman, philanthropist and art collector.
Sir Anthony de Rothschild, 1st Baronet
Sir Anthony Nathan de Rothschild, 1st Baronet (29 May 1810 - 3 January 1876) was a British financier and a member of the prominent Rothschild banking family of England.
Sir Anthony Nathan de Rothschild, 1st Baronet (29 May 1810 - 3 January 1876) was a British financier and a member of the prominent Rothschild banking family of England.
Sir Arthur Markham, 1st Baronet
Sir Arthur Basil Markham, 1st Baronet (25 August 1866 – 5 August 1916) was a British industrialist and politician.
Sir Arthur Basil Markham, 1st Baronet (25 August 1866 – 5 August 1916) was a British industrialist and politician.
Sir Charles Lowther, 3rd Baronet
Sir Charles Hugh Lowther, 3rd Baronet was an English landowner, the third son of Sir John Lowther, 1st Baronet and Lady Elizabeth Fane.
Sir Charles Hugh Lowther, 3rd Baronet was an English landowner, the third son of Sir John Lowther, 1st Baronet and Lady Elizabeth Fane.
Sir Francis Goldsmid, 2nd Baronet
Sir Francis Henry Goldsmid, 2nd Baronet was an Anglo-Jewish barrister and politician.
Sir Francis Henry Goldsmid, 2nd Baronet was an Anglo-Jewish barrister and politician.
Sir Harry Jephcott, 1st Baronet
Sir Harry Jephcott, 1st Baronet (15 January 1891 – 29 May 1978) was a British pharmaceutical industrialist.
Sir Harry Jephcott, 1st Baronet (15 January 1891 – 29 May 1978) was a British pharmaceutical industrialist.
Sir Hildred Carlile, 1st Baronet
Sir Hildred Carlile, 1st Baronet CBE was an English businessman and Conservative Party politician.
Sir Hildred Carlile, 1st Baronet CBE was an English businessman and Conservative Party politician.
Sir John Brunner, 1st Baronet
Sir John Tomlinson Brunner, 1st Baronet, DL (8 February 1842 – 1 July 1919) was a British chemical industrialist and Liberal Party politician.
Sir John Tomlinson Brunner, 1st Baronet, DL (8 February 1842 – 1 July 1919) was a British chemical industrialist and Liberal Party politician.
Sir John Jarvis, 1st Baronet
Sir (Joseph) John Jarvis, 1st Baronet (25 March 1876 – 3 October 1950) was a British industrialist and philanthropist who became a Conservative Party politician.
Sir (Joseph) John Jarvis, 1st Baronet (25 March 1876 – 3 October 1950) was a British industrialist and philanthropist who became a Conservative Party politician.
Sir John Morden, 1st Baronet
Sir John Morden, 1st Baronet (13 August 1623 – 6 September 1708) was a successful English merchant and philanthropist who also served briefly as an MP. He established Morden College in Bla...
Sir John Morden, 1st Baronet (13 August 1623 – 6 September 1708) was a successful English merchant and philanthropist who also served briefly as an MP. He established Morden College in Bla...
Sir John Ritchie Findlay, 1st Baronet
Sir John Ritchie Findlay, 1st Baronet KBE (13 January 1866 – 13 April 1930), a Scotsman, was the owner of the business that published The Scotsman, a philanthropist, and later in life Lord L...
Sir John Ritchie Findlay, 1st Baronet KBE (13 January 1866 – 13 April 1930), a Scotsman, was the owner of the business that published The Scotsman, a philanthropist, and later in life Lord L...
Sir Sydney Waterlow, 1st Baronet
Sir Sydney Hedley Waterlow, 1st Baronet, KCVO (1 November 1822 – 3 August 1906) was an English philanthropist and politician, principally remembered for donating Waterlow Park to the publi...
Sir Sydney Hedley Waterlow, 1st Baronet, KCVO (1 November 1822 – 3 August 1906) was an English philanthropist and politician, principally remembered for donating Waterlow Park to the publi...
Sir Thomas Bernard, 3rd Baronet
Sir Thomas Bernard, 3rd Baronet (April 27, 1750 – July 1, 1818) was an English social reformer whose father, as governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony (1760–1770), played a responsible part in...
Sir Thomas Bernard, 3rd Baronet (April 27, 1750 – July 1, 1818) was an English social reformer whose father, as governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony (1760–1770), played a responsible part in...
Sir William Pickles Hartley
Sir William Pickles Hartley (23 February 1846 – 25 October 1922), jam manufacturer and philanthropist, founded the Hartley's jam company.
Sir William Pickles Hartley (23 February 1846 – 25 October 1922), jam manufacturer and philanthropist, founded the Hartley's jam company.
Snowy Farr
Walter 'Snowy' Farr MBE was a prominent and colourful charity fundraiser well known to the people of Cambridge, England.
Walter 'Snowy' Farr MBE was a prominent and colourful charity fundraiser well known to the people of Cambridge, England.
Solomon Joel
Solomon Barnato Joel was a South African financier and mining, brewing and railway magnate.
Solomon Barnato Joel was a South African financier and mining, brewing and railway magnate.
Sophia Wintz
Dame Sophia Gertrude Wintz DBE was a Swiss-born British philanthropist who co-founded the Royal Sailors' Rests.
Dame Sophia Gertrude Wintz DBE was a Swiss-born British philanthropist who co-founded the Royal Sailors' Rests.
Spencer George Perceval
Spencer George Perceval (8 July 1838 – 7 March 1922) was an English amateur antiquary, geologist, and benefactor to Cambridge University.
Spencer George Perceval (8 July 1838 – 7 March 1922) was an English amateur antiquary, geologist, and benefactor to Cambridge University.
Stephen Courtauld
Sir Stephen Lewis Courtauld, MC (1883–1967) was a member of the wealthy English Courtauld textile family (he was the youngest brother of Samuel Courtauld, founder of the Courtauld Institute of Art).
Sir Stephen Lewis Courtauld, MC (1883–1967) was a member of the wealthy English Courtauld textile family (he was the youngest brother of Samuel Courtauld, founder of the Courtauld Institute of Art).
Stephen Perse
Stephen Perse (1548 – 30 September 1615) was a 17th century academic and philanthropist.
Stephen Perse (1548 – 30 September 1615) was a 17th century academic and philanthropist.
Sydney Stern, 1st Baron Wandsworth
Sydney James Stern, 1st Baron Wandsworth JP (1845 – 10 February 1912) was a British banker, Liberal Member of Parliament and philanthropist.
Sydney James Stern, 1st Baron Wandsworth JP (1845 – 10 February 1912) was a British banker, Liberal Member of Parliament and philanthropist.
Thomas Adams (manufacturer and philanthropist)
New article name is Thomas Adams Thomas Adams was born at Worksop, Nottinghamshire on 5 February 1807.
New article name is Thomas Adams Thomas Adams was born at Worksop, Nottinghamshire on 5 February 1807.
Thomas Babington
Thomas Babington was an English philanthropist and politician.
Thomas Babington was an English philanthropist and politician.
Thomas Coram
Captain Thomas Coram (c. 1668 – 29 March 1751) was a philanthropist who created the London Foundling Hospital to look after unwanted children in Lamb's Conduit Fields, Bloomsbury.
Captain Thomas Coram (c. 1668 – 29 March 1751) was a philanthropist who created the London Foundling Hospital to look after unwanted children in Lamb's Conduit Fields, Bloomsbury.
Thomas Ferens
Thomas Robinson Ferens (4 May 1847 – 9 May 1930) was a British politician, a philanthropist, and an industrialist.
Thomas Robinson Ferens (4 May 1847 – 9 May 1930) was a British politician, a philanthropist, and an industrialist.
Thomas Fielding Johnson
Thomas Fielding Johnson (24 December 1828 – 1921) was a prominent Victorian businessman and philanthropist in Leicester, England.
Thomas Fielding Johnson (24 December 1828 – 1921) was a prominent Victorian businessman and philanthropist in Leicester, England.
Thomas Guy
Thomas Guy (1644–1724) was a British bookseller, speculator and de facto founder of Guy's Hospital, London Thomas Guy is The Coolest In The world Despite his reputation, Guy did provide for char...
Thomas Guy (1644–1724) was a British bookseller, speculator and de facto founder of Guy's Hospital, London Thomas Guy is The Coolest In The world Despite his reputation, Guy did provide for char...
Thomas Harry Saunders
Thomas Harry Saunders (19 September 1813, London - 5 February 1870, Dartford), usually called T. H. Saunders, was a British paper-maker known especially for his watermarks, and also a phil...
Thomas Harry Saunders (19 September 1813, London - 5 February 1870, Dartford), usually called T. H. Saunders, was a British paper-maker known especially for his watermarks, and also a phil...
Thomas Hazlehurst (chapel builder)
Thomas Hazlehurst (17 April 1816 – 14 July 1876) was known nationally as "the Chapel Builder" and more locally as "the Prince of Methodism" or "the Prince of the Wesleyans".
Thomas Hazlehurst (17 April 1816 – 14 July 1876) was known nationally as "the Chapel Builder" and more locally as "the Prince of Methodism" or "the Prince of the Wesleyans".
Thomas Humber
Thomas Humber was a British cycle manufacturer who founded the Humber bicycle company in 1869 in Beeston, Nottinghamshire.
Thomas Humber was a British cycle manufacturer who founded the Humber bicycle company in 1869 in Beeston, Nottinghamshire.
Thomas Lowndes (astronomer)
Thomas Lowndes (1692 – May 12, 1748) was the founder of the Lowndean professorship of astronomy at Cambridge University, England.
Thomas Lowndes (1692 – May 12, 1748) was the founder of the Lowndean professorship of astronomy at Cambridge University, England.
Thomas Plume
The Reverend Doctor Thomas Plume, B.A., D.D. was an English churchman and philanthropist, founder of a school which still stands today, the Plume School, in Maldon, Essex.
The Reverend Doctor Thomas Plume, B.A., D.D. was an English churchman and philanthropist, founder of a school which still stands today, the Plume School, in Maldon, Essex.
Thomas Seckford
Thomas Seckford was an official at the court of Queen Queen Elizabeth I.
Thomas Seckford was an official at the court of Queen Queen Elizabeth I.
Thomas Sutton
Thomas Sutton was an English civil servant and businessman as well as being the founder of Charterhouse School.
Thomas Sutton was an English civil servant and businessman as well as being the founder of Charterhouse School.
Thomas Wildey
Thomas Wildey was the founder of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows in North America.
Thomas Wildey was the founder of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows in North America.
Thomas Wylde (clothier)
Thomas Wylde (bef.1508 - 1559) clothier of The Commandery, Worcester, England was the son of Simon Wylde of The Ford, near Dodderhill where Thomas was to acquire the manor of Impney.
Thomas Wylde (bef.1508 - 1559) clothier of The Commandery, Worcester, England was the son of Simon Wylde of The Ford, near Dodderhill where Thomas was to acquire the manor of Impney.
Thomasine, Lady Percival
Thomasine, Lady Percival, née Thomasine Bonaventure, was an English benefactress and founder of a school.
Thomasine, Lady Percival, née Thomasine Bonaventure, was an English benefactress and founder of a school.
Tim Hadcock-Mackay
Timothy Hadcock-Mackay (13 April 1963 – 29 July 2006, Retford, Nottinghamshire, England) was an English hotelier and television presenter.
Timothy Hadcock-Mackay (13 April 1963 – 29 July 2006, Retford, Nottinghamshire, England) was an English hotelier and television presenter.
Tristram Speedy
Tristram Charles Sawyer Speedy (also known as Captain Speedy; November 1836-1911) was a well-known English explorer and adventurer during the Victorian era.
Tristram Charles Sawyer Speedy (also known as Captain Speedy; November 1836-1911) was a well-known English explorer and adventurer during the Victorian era.
Vivien Duffield
Dame Vivien Duffield, DBE (born 1946), is an English philanthropist.
Dame Vivien Duffield, DBE (born 1946), is an English philanthropist.
Walter Gilbey
Sir Walter Gilbey, 1st Baronet DL (2 May 1831 – 12 November 1914) was an English wine-merchant and philanthropist.
Sir Walter Gilbey, 1st Baronet DL (2 May 1831 – 12 November 1914) was an English wine-merchant and philanthropist.
Washington Singer
Washington Merritt Grant Singer (1866-1934) was an English philanthropist and prominent racehorse owner.
Washington Merritt Grant Singer (1866-1934) was an English philanthropist and prominent racehorse owner.
William Allen (philanthropist)
William Allen (c. 1790 – 17 October 1856) was joint founder of St Peter's College, Adelaide, South Australia.
William Allen (c. 1790 – 17 October 1856) was joint founder of St Peter's College, Adelaide, South Australia.
William Beilby (physician)
William Beilby was an English-Scottish philanthropic physician of Edinburgh, born at Sheffield on 13 April 1783.
William Beilby was an English-Scottish philanthropic physician of Edinburgh, born at Sheffield on 13 April 1783.
William Benson Earle
William Benson Earle was an English philanthropist.
William Benson Earle was an English philanthropist.
William Brodie Gurney
William Brodie Gurney (1777–1855) was a famed English shorthand writer and philanthropist of the 19th century.
William Brodie Gurney (1777–1855) was a famed English shorthand writer and philanthropist of the 19th century.
William Cotton (banker)
William Cotton FRS (12 September 1786 - 1 December 1866) was an English inventor, merchant, philanthropist, and Governor of the Bank of England from 1842 to 1845.
William Cotton FRS (12 September 1786 - 1 December 1866) was an English inventor, merchant, philanthropist, and Governor of the Bank of England from 1842 to 1845.
William Evelyn (Conservative politician)
Commonly known as William John Evelyn (27 July 1822 - 1908), a descendant of the diarist and polymath John Evelyn, eldest son of George Evelyn and Mary Jane Massy Dawson.
Commonly known as William John Evelyn (27 July 1822 - 1908), a descendant of the diarist and polymath John Evelyn, eldest son of George Evelyn and Mary Jane Massy Dawson.
William Forster (philanthropist)
William Forster (23 March 1784 – 27 January 1854) was a preacher, Quaker elder and a fervent abolitionist.
William Forster (23 March 1784 – 27 January 1854) was a preacher, Quaker elder and a fervent abolitionist.
William Hillary
Sir William Hillary, 1st Baronet was an English soldier, author and philanthropist, best known as the founder of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution in 1824.
Sir William Hillary, 1st Baronet was an English soldier, author and philanthropist, best known as the founder of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution in 1824.
William Horlick
William Horlick, Sr. was an English-born food manufacturer and the original patent holder of malted milk.
William Horlick, Sr. was an English-born food manufacturer and the original patent holder of malted milk.
William John Evelyn (Conservative politician)
Commonly known as William John Evelyn, a descendant of the diarist and polymath John Evelyn, eldest son of George Evelyn and Mary Jane Massy Dawson.
Commonly known as William John Evelyn, a descendant of the diarist and polymath John Evelyn, eldest son of George Evelyn and Mary Jane Massy Dawson.
William Lever, 1st Viscount Leverhulme
William Hesketh Lever, 1st Viscount Leverhulme (19 September 1851 – 7 May 1925) was an English industrialist, philanthropist, and politician.
William Hesketh Lever, 1st Viscount Leverhulme (19 September 1851 – 7 May 1925) was an English industrialist, philanthropist, and politician.
William Morris, 1st Viscount Nuffield
William Richard Morris, 1st Viscount Nuffield GBE, CH (10 October 1877 – 22 August 1963), known as Sir William Morris, Bt, between 1929 and 1934 and as The Lord Nuffield betwee...
William Richard Morris, 1st Viscount Nuffield GBE, CH (10 October 1877 – 22 August 1963), known as Sir William Morris, Bt, between 1929 and 1934 and as The Lord Nuffield betwee...
William Oliver (physician)
William Oliver ( – 17 March 1764) was an English physician and philanthropist, and inventor of the Bath Oliver.
William Oliver ( – 17 March 1764) was an English physician and philanthropist, and inventor of the Bath Oliver.
William Somervell
William Henry Somervell (5 April 1860 – 26 September 1934) was an English businessman, philanthropist and Liberal politician.
William Henry Somervell (5 April 1860 – 26 September 1934) was an English businessman, philanthropist and Liberal politician.
William Stanley (inventor)
William Ford Robinson Stanley was a British inventor with 78 patents filed in both the United Kingdom and the United States of America.
William Ford Robinson Stanley was a British inventor with 78 patents filed in both the United Kingdom and the United States of America.
William Vaughan (philanthropist)
William Vaughan (died c. May 1580) was an English landowner, farmer and philanthropist who lived in the mid-16th century in the Dartford and Erith area of north-west Kent.
William Vaughan (died c. May 1580) was an English landowner, farmer and philanthropist who lived in the mid-16th century in the Dartford and Erith area of north-west Kent.
William Wilberforce
William Wilberforce was a British politician, philanthropist, and a leader of the movement to abolish the slave trade.
William Wilberforce was a British politician, philanthropist, and a leader of the movement to abolish the slave trade.
Wyndham Harding
Wyndham Harding was a notable English Civil Engineer and Philanthropist.
Wyndham Harding was a notable English Civil Engineer and Philanthropist.
Zechariah Green
Zechariah Richard Green (May 15, 1817 – January 22, 1897) was a renowned philanthropist and healer.
Zechariah Richard Green (May 15, 1817 – January 22, 1897) was a renowned philanthropist and healer.