Douglas Lapraik

Douglas Lapraik
Douglas Lapraik
	Douglas Castle at Pok Fu Lam.
Born	7 October 1818; London, British Empire
Died	24 March 1869 (aged 50); London, British Empire
Nationality	British
Citizenship	British
Occupation(s)	Watchmaking, Shipbuilding, Property, Transport, Merchant shipping
Years active	1839-1869
Spouse	Julia Hearn
Parents	George Rankine Lapraik (father); Susan Lapraik (mother);
Family	John Steward Lapraik, John Douglas Lapraik, Thomas Steward Lapraik

Douglas Lapraik (7 October 1818, London – 24 March 1869, London) was a British watchmaker, shipbuilder and shipping magnate of Scottish origins, most famous for his business empire and his role in the founding of many of Hong Kong's early conglomerates such as HSBC.

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