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Benjamin Truman
1780Mar, 20

Benjamin Truman

Benjamin Truman, English brewer and businessman (b. 1699)
Sir Benjamin Truman (1699/1700 – 20 March 1780) was an English entrepreneur and brewer during the 18th century. He is notable for the expansion of the Truman Brewery in the Spitalfields area of east London.

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