Richard Peek, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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English philanthropist
Date of Birth: 03-Oct-1782
Place of Birth: Loddiswell, England, United Kingdom
Date of Death: 07-Mar-1867
Zodiac Sign: Libra 
About Richard Peek
- Richard Peek (3 October 1782 - 7 March 1867) was a tea merchant in London from modest beginnings in Loddiswell in Devon.
- He rose to be one of the Sheriffs of the City of London.
- He was a known abolitionist and philanthropist in his home area.
- Whilst sheriff he sent a missionary into Newgate Prison.
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