Benjamin Bowring
Benjamin Bowring (baptised 17 May 1778 – 1 June 1846) was an English watchmaker, jeweller, and businessman. He was the founder, in 1811, of the Bowring trading, shipping and insurance businesses, later known as Bowring Brothers in Canada and the United States, and C.T. Bowring & Co. In the United Kingdom and elsewhere.
Benjamin Bowring
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- 1778
- Died
- 1846
- Nationality
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
- Occupation
- watchmaker · businessperson
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Benjamin Bowring (baptised 17 May 1778 – 1 June 1846) was an English watchmaker, jeweller, and businessman. He was the founder, in 1811, of the Bowring trading, shipping and insurance businesses, later known as Bowring Brothers in Canada and the United States, and C.T. Bowring & Co. In the United Kingdom and elsewhere.
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Born in 1778, died in 1846.
Benjamin Bowring (1778–1846) was a watchmaker and businessperson.
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