About Richard Janion Nevill
Lived 1785 – 1856 (aged 70). Richard Janion Nevill was a British businessperson.
Richard Janion Nevill (22 November 1785-14 January 1856) was an English industrialist in Llanelli and its surrounding areas, including Llangennech.
Biography Nevill was born at Summer Hill, Birmingham, the first child of the Birmingham industrialist Charles Nevill. Charles moved to Llanelli to develop its coalfields. He partnered with other businessmen to form Daniell, Savill, Guest, and Nevill, coppersmelters. Richard took over his father's business upon his death in 1813. alt=A painting focusing on a large, white mansion. A green field and blue sky is also present. Nevill lived at Llangennech Park, which he leased from Edward Rose Tunno. During his residence there, Nevill became a magistrate and High Sheriff of Carmarthenshire.
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Who was Richard Janion Nevill?
English copper smelter and colliery owner
When was Richard Janion Nevill born?
Richard Janion Nevill was born on 22 November 1785 in Birmingham.
When did Richard Janion Nevill die?
Richard Janion Nevill died on 14 January 1856 in Llangennech Park.
What was Richard Janion Nevill's occupation?
Richard Janion Nevill was a businessperson.
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Richard Janion Nevill was British.
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