About William Leaf
Lived 1791 – 1874 (aged 83). William Leaf was a British silk merchant and philanthropist.
William Laidler Leaf (1791–1874) was a wealthy silk merchant and philanthropist.
Biography Leaf lived in Streatham, south London and had a holiday home on Eastbourne's Grand Parade.
Leaf was closely associated with the temperance movement and funded the construction of the Leaf Hall in Eastbourne.
Leaf is buried in West Norwood Cemetery.
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Who was William Leaf?
English silk merchant and philanthropist
When was William Leaf born?
William Leaf was born on 20 March 1791 in City of London.
When did William Leaf die?
William Leaf died on 3 July 1874 in Streatham.
What was William Leaf's occupation?
William Leaf was a silk merchant and philanthropist.
What nationality was William Leaf?
William Leaf was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Leaf. https://biography.guide/william-leaf/
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