Webb, James (fl. 1812-1814), philanthropist

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Webb, James (fl. 1812-1814), philanthropist

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fl. 1812-1814

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James Webb was a wealthy eccentric, famous for his donations to the poor throughout the country. His income was said to be £75,000 a year (Goding).

On a letter received from him in 1812 Dawson Turner noted, 'From Webb, miscalled the Philanthropist,read more

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M. Watkins, Adventures of James Webb, the Noted Philanthropist (1827)

J. Goding, A History of Cheltenham, p. 368