Thomas Gresham

Person · Economist, Banker

Thomas Gresham

English merchant and financier (c. 1519 – 1579)

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Born: 1519, London
Died: 21 Nov 1579, London
Languages: English

Thomas Gresham was an English merchant and financier (c. 1519 – 1579). Born 1519 in London.

Offices and worksilver

ambassador

Educationsilver

St Paul's School
Gonville and Caius College

Awards and worksilver

Knight Bachelor

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Family

Richard GreshamFather

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Who is Thomas Gresham?: Thomas Gresham was an English merchant and financier (c. 1519 – 1579). Born 1519 in London.
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