Holbrook Gaskell II
British businessman
About Holbrook Gaskell II
Lived 1846 – 1919 (aged 72). Holbrook Gaskell II was a British.
Holbrook Gaskell Jr. (7 December 1846 – 2 July 1919) was a chemical industrialist in Widnes, Cheshire, England.
He was the eldest son of Holbrook Gaskell, founder of Gaskell, Deacon & Co. and his wife Frances Anne Bellhouse and was born in Patricroft on 7 December 1846. He was educated at Owen's College, Manchester. He became a partner in his father's business, and subsequently became a director when this formed part of the United Alkali Company.
He died on 2 July 1919 at his house Erindale in Frodsham, Cheshire.
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Who was Holbrook Gaskell II?
British businessman (1846–1919)
When was Holbrook Gaskell II born?
Holbrook Gaskell II was born on 7 December 1846.
When did Holbrook Gaskell II die?
Holbrook Gaskell II died on 2 July 1919.
What nationality was Holbrook Gaskell II?
Holbrook Gaskell II was British.
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