John Wheeley Lea, Date of Birth, Date of Death

John Wheeley Lea

British druggist and sauce manufacturer

Date of Birth: 08-May-1791

Date of Death: 23-Mar-1874

Profession: scientist, chemist

Nationality: United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

John Wheeley Lea (8 May 1791 in Feckenham, Worcestershire – 23 March 1874 in Worcester, Worcestershire) was an English pharmacist and sauce manufacturer.Born on a farm with three brothers and four sisters, Lea wanted to be a chemist from a young child.
In 1823 he partnered with William Henry Perrins, opening a drug store in Worcester, and in 1837 they began selling the Lea & Perrins brand of Worcestershire sauce. Lea was also an alderman and was elected Mayor of Worcester in 1834 but served only three months in office.
He died of acute dyspepsia (a fatal stomach disorder where the stomach cannot function properly) on 23 March 1874 at Stanfield House, Upper Wick, Worcestershire, and was buried in the family tomb at St Peter's, Powick.