William Leaf, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

William Leaf

English silk merchant and philanthropist

Date of Birth: 20-Mar-1791

Place of Birth: City of London, England, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 03-Jul-1874

Profession: merchant, philanthropist

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

William Laidler Leaf (1791-1874) was a wealthy silk merchant and philanthropist.
He lived in Streatham, south London and had a holiday home on Eastbourne's Grand Parade.
He was closely associated with the temperance movement and funded the construction of the Leaf Hall in Eastbourne.