Colebrooke, Sir George
Other Business Names:
- Colebrooke, James
- Colebrooke, George, & Co
- Colebrooke, Lesingham & Binns
- Great Ayton Alum Works
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Dublin, Ireland
- London, Greater London, Greater London, Greater London, England
Sectors:
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Merchanting & trade, international & inland
General trading & trade
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Financial services
Private loan financing inc individuals & businesses
Notes:
Sir George Colebrooke was the son of an important London merchant, James Colebrooke, and emerged as a leading London banker of the mid 18th century. Much involved in government loans and contracts. Established George Colebrooke & Co of Dublin. Sometime traded as Colebrooke, Lesingham & Binns. Noted for major commodity speculations especially in hemp and later in alum, 1771-73, which led to the collapse of Colebrooke's business in 1773
Publications:
- Sir George Colebrooke's attempted alum monopoly and the Great Ayton Alum Works by Pearce, Ian
- Sir George Colebrooke's world corner in alum, 1771-73 by Sutherland, Lucy S
Groups:
Other Business Names:
- Colebrooke, James
- Colebrooke, George, & Co
- Colebrooke, Lesingham & Binns
- Great Ayton Alum Works
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Dublin, Ireland
- London, Greater London, Greater London, Greater London, England
Sectors:
- Merchanting & trade, international & inland General trading & trade
- Financial services Private loan financing inc individuals & businesses
Notes:
Sir George Colebrooke was the son of an important London merchant, James Colebrooke, and emerged as a leading London banker of the mid 18th century. Much involved in government loans and contracts. Established George Colebrooke & Co of Dublin. Sometime traded as Colebrooke, Lesingham & Binns. Noted for major commodity speculations especially in hemp and later in alum, 1771-73, which led to the collapse of Colebrooke's business in 1773Publications:
- Sir George Colebrooke's attempted alum monopoly and the Great Ayton Alum Works by Pearce, Ian
- Sir George Colebrooke's world corner in alum, 1771-73 by Sutherland, Lucy S