Thomas Sturge
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Thomas Sturge (1787–1866) was a British oil merchant, shipowner, cement manufacturer, railway company director, social reformer and philanthropist.
For other uses, see Thomas Sturge (disambiguation).
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Born | 13 July 1787 Southwark St John Horsleydown, Bermondsey, London |
Died | 14 April 1866 |
Nationality | British |
Occupation(s) | Oil merchant, whaler, ship owner, cement manufacturer |
Years active | 1800-1866 |
Notable work | philanthropist and social reformer |
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