Family Child
William Bowring
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Benjamin Bowring
1778-05-17 – 1846-06-01
Life & Legacy
Benjamin Bowring (baptised 17 May 1778 – 1 June 1846) was an English watchmaker, jeweller, and businessman. He was the founder, in 1811, of the Bowring trading, shipping and insurance businesses, later known as Bowring Brothers in Canada and the United States, and C.T. Bowring & Co. in the United Kingdom and elsewhere. In 1979, the MV Benjamin Bowring was named after him. C.T. Bowring and Co. was bought by Marsh & McLennan Companies in 1980.
Occupation & Career
watchmaker, businessperson
Verified Legacy Record
Family Child
Charles Tricks Bowring
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q817420 · wikidata
Family Child
Henry Price Bowring
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q817420 · wikidata
Family Child
Edward Bowring
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q817420 · wikidata
Family Child
John Bowring
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Family Spouse
Charlotte Price
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q817420 · wikidata
Sources & Provenance
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