About William Favill Tuke
Lived 1863 – 1940 (aged 76). William Favill Tuke was a banker.
William Favill Tuke (15 August 1863 – 18 April 1940 ) was an English banker. He was chairman of Barclays Bank from 1934 to 1936.
Early life He was the son of William Murray Tuke (1822–1903), who had a "substantial tea business in York". He was descended from the Quaker tea merchant and philanthropist William Tuke (1732–1822). He was educated at the former Oliver's Mount School, Scarborough.
Personal life His son Anthony Tuke (1897–1975) was chairman of Barclays from 1951 to 1962. His grandson Sir Anthony Favill Tuke (1920-2001) was chairman of Barclays from 1973 to 1981.
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Who was William Favill Tuke?
Chairman of Barclays Bank (1863–1940)
When was William Favill Tuke born?
William Favill Tuke was born on 15 August 1863 in Saffron Walden.
When did William Favill Tuke die?
William Favill Tuke died on 18 April 1940.
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William Favill Tuke was a banker.
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