George Holt, Sr.

George Holt Senior (died 1861) was a British merchant. Originally from Rochdale he came to Liverpool in 1807[1] and became a successful cotton broker, founding the family fortunes. Holt financed the construction of the original India Buildings in Liverpool in 1834 (later replaced by a second building financed by his son, Alfred). He had also founded Blackburne House in the city, as a school for girls, ten years later.[1][2]

Three of his sons became noted shipowners and merchants Alfred Holt, Philip Holt and George Holt. His youngest son, Robert Durning Holt, became Mayor of Liverpool.

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "About Blackburne House". Blackburne House. Retrieved 1 October 2012.
  2. ↑ "'George Holt senior', Philip Westcott". Liverpool Museums. Retrieved 1 October 2012.

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