Humphrey Chetham

Humphrey Chetham (10 July 1580 – 1653) was an English textile merchant, financier and philanthropist, responsible for the creation of Chetham's Hospital and Chetham's Library, the oldest public library in the English-speaking world.

Humphrey Chetham
Portrait of Humphrey Chetham, now in the library reading room
Born10 July 1580
Crumpsall, Lancashire, England
Died1653
Lancashire, England
Alma materManchester Grammar School
Occupations
  • Merchant
  • Financier
  • Philanthropist
Known forCreation of Chetham's Hospital and Chetham's Library
SpouseMary Lathrop
Children1
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