Knowles & Foster
Other Business Names:
- Foster, Thomas
- Foster, George
- Foster Brothers
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Brazil
- London, Greater London, Greater London, Greater London, England
- Portugal
Sectors:
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Merchanting & trade, international & inland
General trading & trade
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Merchanting & trade, international & inland
General trading co & agency house activities
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Food & tobacco processing
Grain milling inc flour, starch & glucose products
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Financial services
Merchant & investment banking services
Notes:
Traced origins to 1828 when established by Thomas and George Foster as Foster Brothers, merchants trading especially with Portugal, Brazil and Far East. From 1853 known as Knowles & Foster. Developed significant interests in Brazil, especially in grain milling, and developed agency functions. Sometime bankers to Portuguese royal family. Closed c1960s
Publications:
- History of Knowles & Foster, 1828-1948 by Unknown
- Richard Foster by Foster, W F
Groups:
Other Business Names:
- Foster, Thomas
- Foster, George
- Foster Brothers
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Brazil
- London, Greater London, Greater London, Greater London, England
- Portugal
Sectors:
- Merchanting & trade, international & inland General trading & trade
- Merchanting & trade, international & inland General trading co & agency house activities
- Food & tobacco processing Grain milling inc flour, starch & glucose products
- Financial services Merchant & investment banking services
Notes:
Traced origins to 1828 when established by Thomas and George Foster as Foster Brothers, merchants trading especially with Portugal, Brazil and Far East. From 1853 known as Knowles & Foster. Developed significant interests in Brazil, especially in grain milling, and developed agency functions. Sometime bankers to Portuguese royal family. Closed c1960sPublications:
- History of Knowles & Foster, 1828-1948 by Unknown
- Richard Foster by Foster, W F