Manufacturer, economist, journalist and public servant. Born Hawick, Scotland. Died Calcutta. Founder in 1843 of the Economist publication. Liberal MP, opponent of the Corn Laws. Founder of the Chartered Bank of India, Australia & China and subsequently First Finance Member of the Viceroy's Council.
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James Wilson
Commemorated ati
James Wilson - gone
Marble and said to be 12-foot high but that must be including the pedestal, s...
Other Subjects
2 memorials
1 memorial
Sir William Beveridge
Economist and social reformer. Born William Henry Beveridge in Rangpur, India (now in Bangladesh). He is remembered for the 1942 report 'Social Insurance and Allied Services' (known as the Beveridg...
Person, Economist, Politics & Administration, Indian Sub-continent
1 memorial
Dr Jimmy Mallon
Economist and political activist. Born James Joseph Mallon in Chorlton, Manchester. He served an apprenticeship as a jeweller, and In 1903 joined the Independent Labour Party and the Fabian Society...
1 memorial
Adam Smith
Scottish philosopher and economist best known for "The Wealth of Nations", his pioneering book on free trade and market economics.
2 memorials
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