Peter Kirk (businessman)

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Peter Kirk (February 15, 1860May 4, 1916) was a British-born American businessman who founded the City of Kirkland in King County, Washington, United States. The town is named in his honour.

Kirk was born in Townend, Chapel-en-le-Frith, Derbyshire, England and died during his sleep in Friday Harbor, Washington. He is buried outside Friday Harbor.