George Hibbert
George Hibbert (13 January 1757 – 8 October 1837) was an English merchant, politician, slave-owner, ship-owner, amateur botanist and book collector. With Robert Milligan, he was also one of the principals of the West India Dock Company which instigated the construction of the West India Docks on London's Isle of Dogs in 1800. He also helped found the Royal National Lifeboat Institution in 1824.
George Hibbert | |
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George Hibbert by Thomas Lawrence, 1811 | |
| Born | 13 January 1757 |
| Died | 8 October 1837 (aged 80) |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation(s) | Merchant and politician |
| Notable work | Helped to found the Royal National Lifeboat Institution |
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