Samuel Gurney (1786–1856)

Samuel Gurney
Samuel Gurney in 1840, by Benjamin Robert Haydon
Born(1786-10-18)18 October 1786
Earlham Hall, near Norwich, ENgland
Died5 June 1856(1856-06-05) (aged 69)
Paris, France
Resting placeBarking, London
OccupationBanker & philanthropist
Spouse
Elizabeth Sheppard
(m. 1808)
Parents
RelativesSamuel 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.