Samuel Gurney (1786–1856)
Samuel Gurney | |
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Samuel Gurney in 1840, by Benjamin Robert Haydon | |
| Born | 18 October 1786 Earlham Hall, near Norwich, ENgland |
| Died | 5 June 1856 (aged 69) Paris, France |
| Resting place | Barking, London |
| Occupation | Banker & philanthropist |
| Spouse |
Elizabeth Sheppard (m. 1808) |
| Parents |
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| Relatives | Samuel Gurney (son) Joseph John Gurney (brother) Daniel Gurney (brother) Elizabeth Gurney (sister) Louisa Gurney (sister) Samuel Hoare (brother-in-law) Joseph Fry (brother-in-law) |
Samuel Gurney (18 October 1786 – 5 June 1856) was an English banker and philanthropist from the Gurney family of Norwich. He should not be confused with his second son, Samuel (1816–1882), also described as banker and philanthropist, and a Member of Parliament.