Matthew Towgood III
Matthew Towgood III | |
|---|---|
| Born | Moreton Hampstead, Devon, England |
| Baptised | 7 July 1727 |
| Died | 26 January 1791 London, England |
| Occupation(s) | Presbyterian minister and banker |
| Known for | Founding the bank Langston, Polhill, Towgood and Amory; founding New College, Hackney |
| Spouse |
Mary Mills (m. 1752) |
| Children | 5, including Matthew |
| Father | Michaijah Towgood (father) |
| Relatives | Frederick Towgood (grandson) |
| Family | Towgood family |
Matthew Towgood III (1727 – 26 January 1791) was an English Presbyterian minister and banker. From a noted nonconformist background, he associated with campaigners against religious restriction, and was one of the founders of the bank Langston, Polhill, Towgood and Amory and the dissenting academy New College, Hackney.