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Philip Foley

1648-01-01 – 1716-01-01

Life & Legacy

Philip Foley (12 May 1648 – December 1716) was the youngest of the three surviving sons of the British ironmaster Thomas Foley. His father transferred all his ironworks in the Midlands to him in 1668 and 1669 for £60,000. He also settled an estate at Prestwood near Stourbridge on him on his marriage, to which Philip added the manor of Kinver.

Occupation & Career

metallurgist, politician, businessperson

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Organizations & Memberships

Exclusion Bill Parliament · Habeas Corpus Parliament

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q7183548 — wikidata View source

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