John Wheeley Lea

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John Wheeley Lea (1791–23 March 1874) was born on a farm and had three brothers and four sisters and had wanted to be a chemist since he was a young child. In 1823 he partnered with William Henry Perrins, opening a drug store in Worcester. The two are known for creating 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.

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Name	Lea, John Wheeley
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Short description	British chemist and politician
Date of birth	1791
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Date of death	1874
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