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Sir John Morden, 1st Baronet
1708Sep, 6

Sir John Morden, 1st Baronet

Sir John Morden, 1st Baronet, English merchant and philanthropist, founded Morden College (b. 1623)
Sir John Morden, 1st Baronet (13 August 1623 – 6 September 1708) was a successful English merchant and philanthropist who also served briefly as an MP. He established Morden College in Blackheath, south-east London as a home for retired merchants; as a charity, it continues to provide residential care over 300 years later.

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