John Cory
British coal-owner, ship-owner and philanthropist / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the American newspaper cartoonist, see J. Campbell Cory.
Not to be confused with John Cory (1855–1931), founder of the South Wales shipping company John Cory and Sons, and father of the politician Herbert Cory.
John Cory (18 March 1828 – 27 January 1910) was a British philanthropist, coal-owner and ship-owner. Cory Way is named after him in the eastern area of Barry Docks, which he was involved with building in the 1880s.
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John Cory | |
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Born | (1828-03-18)18 March 1828 Bideford, Devonshire, England |
Died | 27 January 1910(1910-01-27) (aged 81) Dyffryn, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales |
Nationality | British |
Occupation(s) | Philanthropist, coal-owner, and ship-owner |
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