Person    | Male  Born 1840  Died 13/7/1926

Sir Thomas Dewey

President of the Prudential Assurance Company. Born Thomas Charles Dewey in Cheshunt, Hertfordshire. He joined the Prudential Company as a junior clerk and worked his way up. He lived in Bromley, Kent where he was a leading member of the community, becoming a patron of many local charities and sporting organisations. Died at Peak House, Sidmouth.

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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