Oliver Heywood

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Oliver Heywood (September 9, 1825 – 1892) was a British banker and philanthropist.

Born in Manchester, the son of Benjamin Heywood, and educated at Eton College, Heywood joined the family banking business in the 1840s.

Heywood sponsored many philanthropic causes, including Manchester Mechanics' Institute, Chetham's Hospital, Manchester Grammar School and Owens College.

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