Richard Peek | |
|---|---|
 Peek as Sheriff in 1832-33, age 50-51 | |
| Born | October 3, 1782[1] Hazelwood, Loddiswell[1] |
| Died | March 7, 1867 (aged 84) Kingsbridge, Devon |
| Resting place | Hazelwood, Devon |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Tea merchant |
| Known for | Philanthropy, Tea Merchancy |
| Spouse | none |
| Parent(s) | John and Susannah Peek |
Richard Peek (3 October 1782 - 7 March 1867) was a tea merchant in London from modest beginnings in Loddiswell in Devon.[1] He rose to be one of the Sheriffs of the City of London.[2] He was a known abolitionist and philanthropist in his home area. Whilst sheriff he sent a missionary into Newgate Prison.[2]
- ^ a b c Peek of Hazelwood Archived 2009-07-12 at the Wayback Machine, accessed 25 April 2009
- ^ a b Cite error: The named reference
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