Thomas Guy
Bookseller and member of parliament (1644–1724) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Thomas Guy (1644 – 27 December 1724) was a British bookseller, member of Parliament, and the founder of Guy's Hospital, London.
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Thomas Guy | |
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Member of Parliament for Tamworth | |
In office 1695–1708 | |
Preceded by | Michael Biddulph, Sir Henry Gough |
Succeeded by | Richard Swinfen, Henry Girdler |
Personal details | |
Born | 1644 Southwark, London, England |
Died | 27 December 1724(1724-12-27) (aged 79–80) |
Occupation | Member of Parliament, bookseller, investor |
Known for | Founder of Guy's Hospital |
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