About Brodie McGhie Willcox
Lived 1784 – 1862 (aged 77). Brodie McGhie Willcox was a British politician and businessperson.
Brodie McGhie Willcox (1786–1862) was a Liberal Party Member of Parliament (MP) and the co-founder of the Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Company, one of the United Kingdom's largest shipping businesses.
Early life Brodie was born to English and Belgian parents. By 1822 he took on Anderson as a partner to operate a shipping business sailing from Cornwall and around the Iberian Peninsula, together with Captain Richard Bourne and by 1835 were well established operating as the Peninsular Steam Navigation Company.
In 1837, Brodie Willcox and Arthur Anderson established the Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Company. In 1836, the company had six ships, operating between the UK, Portugal and Spain.
He died in Roydon near Portsmouth in 1862 in an accident at his home. While supervising the lopping of some large trees on his property, a heavy branch snapped and fell from height, hitting his head.
Family He was married to Sophia Ann Willcox ( van der Gucht).
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Who was Brodie McGhie Willcox?
British politician and businessman (1784-1862)
When was Brodie McGhie Willcox born?
Brodie McGhie Willcox was born on 20 November 1784 in Ostend.
When did Brodie McGhie Willcox die?
Brodie McGhie Willcox died on 6 November 1862.
What was Brodie McGhie Willcox's occupation?
Brodie McGhie Willcox was a politician and businessperson.
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Brodie McGhie Willcox was British.
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