Dr.
William
Jardine
Born in Scotland
Son of Andrew Jardine
and [mother unknown]
[spouse(s) unknown]
[children unknown]
Died
at age 59
[location unknown]
Profile last modified
| Created 11 Mar 2018
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Biography
William Jardine is Notable.
- Scottish physician, merchant who co-founded Jardine Matheson (still exists today as Jardines)
- s/o Andrew Jardine
- 1802 Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh
- Jardine & James Matheson joined Magniac's firm
- Jardine, Matheson & Co.
- Was instrumental in getting Britain to start the first opium war with China and the acquisition of Hong Kong.
- 1841 elected to House of Commons, MP of Ashburton
- Magniac, Jardine & Co.
- died a bachelor and one of the wealthiest & most powerful men in Britain. Willed his estate to his siblings and nephews.
Sources
- "Matthew Pinsent." Who Do You Think You Are? (Series 4, Episode 7). BBC One. 18 Nov 2007.
- Wikipedia: William Jardine, accessed 11 March 2018.
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