Born Wrexham. A self-made man, a linen-draper who rose to the highest position in the City.
Lord Mayor: 1823 - 4
Sheriff: 1820 - 1
Member of Parliament: 1818 - 20, 1826 - 33
Died at home, 7 Woburn Place.
have a lot more information about Waithman and his drapers shop, and about the named after him and some lovely tile work.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Robert Waithman
Originally erected near Waithman's shop in Fleet Street at its junction with ...
Lord Mayor of London in 1907.
Born Northamptonshire. Apprenticed as a scrivener (like a secretary). Entered business and then set up a bank. Made a fortune from his connections with the slave trade and entered politics. Lord Ma...
Person, Lord Mayor, Philanthropy, Politics & Administration, Race Issues
Lord Mayor of London in 1995, from the Worshipful Company of Makers of Playing Cards.
Lord Mayor of London (1897), Army officer and businessman. Alderman on the Bridge House Estates Committee, 1894. Â Listed on the "opening" plaque as "Lieutt.Col." Â He was very successful running a n...
Born Ireland, brother to Alexander. Moved his drapery business to London in 1857. Liberal MPÂ 1868-85. Lord Mayor of London 1880-1. Supported a Methodist College in Ireland.
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