Thomas Edmonds (manufacturer)
Thomas Edmonds | |
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Undated portrait of Edmonds | |
| Born | Thomas John Edmonds 13 October 1858 Poplar, London, England |
| Died | 2 June 1932 (aged 73) Christchurch, New Zealand |
| Occupation | Manufacturer |
| Spouse | Jane Irvine (m. 1879) |
| Children | 8 |
Thomas John Edmonds (13 October 1858 – 2 June 1932) was a British-born New Zealand businessman and philanthropist, who created and manufactured Edmonds "Sure to Rise" baking powder and the Edmonds Cookery Book. He also financed the construction of several buildings in Christchurch, including gifting the city a band rotunda and a clock tower in 1929.