Richard Peek
English philanthropist
Died when: 84 years 155 days (1013 months)Star Sign: Libra
Richard Peek (3 October 1782 - 7 March 1867) was a tea merchant in London from modest beginnings in Loddiswell in Devon.He rose to be one of the Sheriffs of the City of London.
He was a known abolitionist and philanthropist in his home area.Whilst sheriff he sent a missionary into Newgate Prison.
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