Sir John Lubbock, 2nd Baronet
Sir John William Lubbock, 2nd Baronet | |
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| Born | Template:Birth date Lamas, Norfolk, England |
| Died | 22 October 1840 (aged 66) |
| Occupation(s) | Banker, politician |
| Known for | Head of Lubbock & Company; Member of Parliament for Leominster (1812–1820) |
Sir John William Lubbock, 2nd Baronet FRS (baptised 26 August 1774 – 22 October 1840) was a distinguished English banker and political figure.
He was born on 27 December 1773 as the sole surviving son of William Lubbock from Lamas, Norfolk. His education took place at Charterhouse School between 1786 and 1791. In 1799, he wed Mary Entwistle, the daughter of the merchant James Entwistle. His uncle, Sir John Lubbock, 1st Baronet, had joined the London banking firm Lemon, Buller, Finlay and Lubbock as a partner in 1772. This institution experienced multiple changes in partnership before being renamed Lubbock & Co. in 1814, with John William Lubbock assuming the role of second partner. He inherited the baronetcy from his uncle in 1816.
As head of the family banking enterprise Lubbock & Company, he played a significant role in its operations. His son, Sir John Lubbock, 3rd Baronet (FRS 1829), subsequently oversaw the 1860 consolidation of Lubbock & Co. with Roberts & Co., resulting in the creation of Roberts, Lubbock & Company.
Between 1812 and 1820, he represented Leominster as a Member of Parliament. Additionally, he was the grandfather of John Lubbock, 1st Baron Avebury, who gained prominence as both a banker and scientist.