Humphrey Chetham

Humphrey Chetham (10 July 1580 – 1653) was an English textile merchant, financier and philanthropist, responsible for the creation of Chetham's Hospital and Chetham's Library, the oldest public library in the English-speaking world.

Humphrey Chetham
Portrait of Humphrey Chetham, now in the library reading room
Born10 July 1580
Died1653
Alma materManchester Grammar School
Occupations
Known forCreation of Chetham's Hospital and Chetham's Library
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