age ~57
from Glenside, PA
Sir William Harpur (c. 1496 27 February 1574) was a merchant from Bedford who moved to London, amassed a large fortune, and became Lord Mayor of London. ...
1574
Treasurer • Merchant
Business category:Hospitals • Governors
We know that in 1553 he was elected alderman for the ward of Bridge Without and, three years later, he was elected alderman of the more prestigious ward of Dowgate in preference to three other candidates, one of whom was Thomas Gresham.
Person of the Tudor period • 15th-century English person • 16th-century English person
Award:English Knight
Preference:Independent