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John Dodd

1838 – 1907

English tea merchant

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About John Dodd

Lived 1838 – 1907 (aged 68–69). John Dodd was a British businessperson.

John Dodd (October 25, 1838 - July 15, 1907) was a Scottish merchant who helped promote Taiwan tea to the west in the late 19th century. In 1860, he arrived at Taiwan to do some research for the first time. In 1865, John Dodd established the Dodd & Co in Qing-era Taiwan.

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1838, England
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Frequently asked questions

Who was John Dodd?

English tea merchant

When was John Dodd born?

John Dodd was born in 1838 in England.

When did John Dodd die?

John Dodd died on 15 July 1907.

What was John Dodd's occupation?

John Dodd was a businessperson.

What nationality was John Dodd?

John Dodd was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Dodd

· Wikidata: Q6229578

· DBpedia: John Dodd (tea merchant)

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