John Gurney Hoare
John Gurney Hoare | |
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| Born | Template:Birth date Hampstead, London, England |
| Died | February 16, 1875 (aged 64) Biarritz, France |
| Occupation(s) | Amateur cricketer, banker |
| Known for | Amateur cricket for Cambridge University; banking career; preservation of Hampstead Heath |
John Gurney Hoare (7 May 1810 – 16 February 1875) was an English amateur cricketer who later pursued a career in banking.
Biography
Hoare was born in Hampstead, London, as the son of Samuel Hoare (1783–1847), a partner at Bland, Barnett & Hoare bankers, a firm that ultimately became part of Lloyds Bank. His mother, Louisa, was the daughter of John Gurney. He was also the grandson of Samuel Hoare Jr, a Quaker banker and one of the founding figures of the Society for the Abolition of the Slave Trade.
He received private education before attending Trinity College, Cambridge, where he graduated ranked as the 20th Wrangler. Following his education, Hoare joined his father's banking partnership and came into possession of Hill House in Hampstead. He was instrumental in safeguarding Hampstead Heath from urban development.
Cricket
During his time at Cambridge, Hoare took part in a single documented first-class cricket match in 1831 representing Cambridge University as a batsman. His name was incorrectly recorded as "James Gurney Hoare." Across both innings, he accumulated nine runs, with a top score of 7 not out.
Family
On 18 March 1837, Hoare married Caroline (1814–1878) at St Martin's Church in Dorking, Surrey. She was the daughter of Charles Barclay (1780–1855) and Anna Maria Kett (1781–1840) from Cheapside, London.
Their firstborn son, Samuel, represented Norwich as a MP from 1886 until 1906. The Hoare baronetcy was established for him in 1889.
Hoare passed away on 10 March 1875 at the Grand Hotel located in Biarritz, France, where he was also laid to rest.