Henry Thrale

Henry Thrale (born 1724–30, at the Alehouse in Harrow Corner, Southwark, died 4 April,1781, London) was an 18th century English MP and a close friend of Samuel Johnson. His family owned a large London brewery.

Related Topics:
Southwark - 4 April - 1781 - London - 18th century - MP - Samuel Johnson

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

He was the son of the rich brewer Ralph Thrale (1698–1758) and Mary Thrale. He married Hester Lynch Salusbury on 11 October 1763; they had 12 children, and she outlived him. He was MP for Southwark 23 December 1765 – September 1780, an Alderman, and Sheriff of London: a respected, religious man who was a good hunter and sportsman with a taste for gambling.

Related Topics:
Brewer - Ralph Thrale - Hester Lynch Salusbury - 11 October - 1763 - MP - Southwark - 23 December - 1765 - 1780 - Alderman - Sheriff of London

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~