Samuel Whitbread (1720–1796)
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For other uses, see Whitbread (disambiguation).
Samuel Whitbread (30 August 1720 – 11 June 1796) was an English brewer and Member of Parliament. In 1742, he established a brewery that in 1799 became Whitbread & Co Ltd.[1]
Quick Facts Member of the Great Britain Parliament for Bedford, Preceded by ...
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Member of the Great Britain Parliament for Bedford | |
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In office 1775–1790 | |
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Member of the Great Britain Parliament for Steyning | |
In office 1792–1796 | |
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Born | (1720-08-20)20 August 1720 Cardington, Bedfordshire, England |
Died | 11 June 1796(1796-06-11) (aged 75) |
Children | Samuel Whitbread |
Occupation | Brewer |
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