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Thomas Gresham

Sir Thomas Gresham the Elder (/ˈɡrɛʃəm/; c. 1519 – 21 November 1579) was an English merchant and financier who acted on behalf of King Edward VI (1547–1553) and Edward's half-sisters, queens Mary I (1553–1558) and Elizabeth I (1558–1603). In 1565 Gresham founded the Royal Exchange in the City of London.

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Known for
Founder of The Royal Exchange and Gresham College
Education
Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge
Born
Thomas Gresham the Elder c. 1519 London, England
Died
21 November 1579(1579-11-21) (aged 59–60) London, England
Father
Sir Richard Gresham
Occupations
Merchant, financier

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Died · 1
Thomas Gresham → 21 November 1579(1579-11-21) (aged 59–60) London, England
Education · 1
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