Born Northamptonshire. Apprenticed as a scrivener (like a secretary). Entered business and then set up a bank. Made a fortune from his connections with the slave trade and entered politics. Lord Mayor of London (1679–1680). As president of St Thomas's Hospital he had it rebuilt.
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Robert Clayton
The inscription is quite badly damaged but we found a transcription in a 1776...
As Lord Mayor of London 1665-6 he was sorely tested and found wanting. As th...
Lord Mayor of the City of London in 1899-1900. Alderman on the Bridge House ...
Lord Mayor of London, 1674-5. Born Warwick. Goldsmith and banker. Lived at...
Lord Mayor in 1925-6. Born Hoxton. Chairman of Pryke & Palmer Ltd, iron a...
