Whitaker Wright
English fraudster and businessman (1846–1904) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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James Whitaker Wright (9 February 1846 – 26 January 1904) was a company promoter and swindler, who committed suicide at the Royal Courts of Justice in London immediately following his conviction for fraud.
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James Whitaker Wright | |
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Born | (1846-02-09)9 February 1846 Stafford, England |
Died | 26 January 1904(1904-01-26) (aged 57) Royal Courts of Justice, Westminster, England |
Cause of death | Suicide |
Criminal status | convicted |
Spouse | Anna Edith Weightman |
Parent(s) | James Wright, Matilda Whitaker |
Conviction(s) | 26 January 1904 |
Criminal charge | Fraud |
Penalty | seven years imprisonment |
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