Richard Thomas

English tin plate manufacturer (1837–1916)1

Richard Thomas (5 December 1837 – 28 September 1916) was an English tin plate manufacturer. He was the founder of Richard Thomas & Co., which later merged with Baldwins Ltd to become Richard Thomas and Baldwins, which in turn was absorbed into British Steel Corporation in the 1960s.2

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Born Dec 5, 1837, died Sep 28, 1916.1

Early life and education

  • Date not recordedQueen's College3

Career

Occupation: industrialist.5 6

  • Date not recordedFounded Richard Thomas & Co., Ltd.4

Personal life

  • BornDec 5, 1837, London7
  • CitizenshipUnited Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland6 8