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Sir John Lubbock, 2nd Baronet

1774 – 1840

English banker, politician

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Lived 1774 – 1840 (aged 66). Sir John Lubbock, 2nd Baronet was a British banker and politician.

Sir John William Lubbock, 2nd Baronet FRS (baptised 26 August 1774 – died 22 October 1840 ), was an English banker.

Born on 27 December 1773, as the only surviving son of William Lubbock of Lamas, Norfolk, and Anne Woodrow, daughter of Thomas Woodrow of Hobis, Norfolk. He was educated in Charterhouse, 1786–91. On 1 August 1799, he married Mary Entwistle, daughter of James Entwistle, merchant, of Rusholme, Manchester, Lancashire. His uncle and mentor was Sir John Lubbock, the 1st Baronet, who in 1772 became a partner in the London bank of Lemon, Buller, Finlay and Lubbock, first at No 14 Abchurch Lane, then of Mansion House Street. In 1785 the partnership changed to Forster, Lubbock and Bosanquet, and in 1801 to Forster, Lubbock, Forster and Clarke. Finally in 1814 it was Lubbock & Co., of which John William Lubbock, the principal's nephew, became the second partner. He succeeded his uncle to the baronetage upon the latter's death on 24 February 1816.

Lubbock chaired the family bank Lubbock & Company. He was ultimately succeeded by his son John William Lubbock (FRS 1829), who later oversaw the merger in 1860 of Lubbock & Co. with Roberts & Co., becoming Roberts, Lubbock & Company.

Lubbock was the Member of Parliament (MP) for Leominster from 1812 to 1820. He was grandfather of John Lubbock, 1st Baron Avebury, and great-grandfather of Basil Lubbock.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Positions held
Member of the 6th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 5th Parliament of the United Kingdom
Awards
Fellow of the Royal Society
Also known as
John Lubbock, Sir John Lubbock, John William Lubbock

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Sir John Lubbock, 2nd Baronet?

English banker, politician

When was Sir John Lubbock, 2nd Baronet born?

Sir John Lubbock, 2nd Baronet was born on 26 August 1774.

When did Sir John Lubbock, 2nd Baronet die?

Sir John Lubbock, 2nd Baronet died on 22 October 1840.

What was Sir John Lubbock, 2nd Baronet's occupation?

Sir John Lubbock, 2nd Baronet was a banker and politician.

What nationality was Sir John Lubbock, 2nd Baronet?

Sir John Lubbock, 2nd Baronet was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Sir John Lubbock, 2nd Baronet

· Wikidata: Q7527904

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