Richard Peek

Richard Peek (3 October 1782 - 7 March 1867) was a tea merchant in London from modest beginnings in Loddiswell in Devon. He rose to be one of the Sheriffs of the City of London. He was a known abolitionist and philanthropist in his home area. Whilst sheriff he sent a missionary into Newgate Prison.

This article is about Richard Peek (1782-1867). For Vice Admiral Sir Richard Peek, KBE, CB, DSC (1914-2010), see Richard Peek (admiral).

Richard Peek
Peek as Sheriff in 1832-33, age 50-51
BornOctober 3, 1782
Hazelwood, Loddiswell
DiedMarch 7, 1867 (aged 84)
Kingsbridge, Devon
Resting placeHazelwood, Devon
NationalityBritish
OccupationTea merchant
Known forPhilanthropy, Tea Merchancy
Spousenone
Parent(s)John and Susannah Peek
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