Thomas Bowdler sr

(b. 1719, Shropshire, England – d. 1785, Bath, Somerset, England )

Gender: M

A wealthy banker who married Elizabeth Cotton and had six children, including Thomas and Harriet, who edited the ‘Family Shakespeare’.

Also known as:

Thomas sr Bowdler

Mentioned in 2 letters

Title	EMCO ID
Letter from Elizabeth Montagu to Elizabeth Carter	3562
Letter from Elizabeth Montagu to Elizabeth Carter	4209

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