Warren Stormes Hale (1791–1872) was

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and founder of the

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Early life

He was born on 2 February 1791, was orphaned and became an apprentice candlemaker or

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; he was later twice Master of the

Tallow Chandlers' Company The Worshipful Company of Tallow Chandlers is one of the ancient livery companies of the City of London. The organisation, which engaged not only in tallow candle making but also in the trade of oils, first received a Royal Charter in 1462. ...

Career

He was elected to the

Common Council of the City of London The Court of Common Council is the primary decision-making body of the City of London Corporation. It meets nine times per year. Most of its work is carried out by committees. Elections are held at least every four years. It is largely composed o ...

in 1825, as an Alderman in 1856. he later became Sheriff in 1858 and Lord Mayor in 1864. He is regarded as the second founder of the

, responsible for using the surplus from the bequest of its original founder,

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Death

He died on 23 August 1872 and is buried at

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(West).

Sources

Lord Mayors, Aldermen and Common Councilmen in the Victorian City of London

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1791 births 1872 deaths Burials at Highgate Cemetery Sheriffs of the City of London 19th-century lord mayors of London 19th-century English politicians {{Lord-Mayor-of-London-stub