1796

Samuel Whitbread

Categories: Commerce, Food & Drink, Politics & Administration

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Brewer and member of parliament. Born at Cardington, near Bedford. He set up a small brewery in London in 1742. He amassed a large fortune and invested heavily in property. M.P.for Bedford in 1768. Died at Bedwell Park, Hertfordshire.

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