Thomas Sturge the elder

For other uses, see Thomas Sturge (disambiguation).

Thomas Sturge senior
Born1749 (1749)
Olveston, Gloucestershire, England
DiedAugust 11, 1825(1825-08-11) (aged 75–76)
Bath, England
Occupationstallow chandler and oil merchant
Notable workphilanthropist, education reformer
Spouse
Lydia Moxhan
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(m. 1790)​
ChildrenAt least 10

Thomas Sturge the Elder (1749 – 11 August 1825) was a London tallow chandler, oil merchant, spermaceti processor and philanthropist. He was a Quaker.

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