Edward Ironside (Lord Mayor of London)
Edward Ironside | |
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| Born | Template:Birth date St. Martin in the Fields, Westminster, England |
| Died | November 27, 1753 (aged 48) |
| Occupation(s) | Banker, politician |
| Known for | Lord Mayor of London (1753) |
Edward Ironside (25 February 1705 – 1753) was a prominent British banker who held the position of Lord Mayor of London in 1753.
Originating from St. Martin in the Fields, Westminster, Ironside began his apprenticeship under his father in 1720 and attained the freedom of the city by 1728. He became a member of the Goldsmiths Company in 1729 and launched his banking enterprise at the Black Lion, located at 65 Lombard Street. In 1730, he entered into marriage with Anne Newman.
In 1745, Ironside was elected alderman for Cordwainer ward and was affiliated with 'Benn's Club,' a faction of Aldermen known for their Jacobite leanings, led by Alderman William Benn. He fulfilled the role of Sheriff of London between 1748 and 1749 and was named Lord Mayor on 9 November 1753. Due to intense gout affliction, he was transported during his inauguration in a Sedan Chair, with Alderman Benn executing official responsibilities on his behalf.
His condition worsened swiftly, culminating in his passing on 27 November 1753. Interment took place at St. Edmund, King and Martyr, Lombard Street. Ironside fathered four sons and one daughter; among them, his son Edward gained recognition as a topographer, while Gilbert achieved the rank of Colonel in the Bengal Army.