Ben Wilson, 4th Baron Nunburnholme
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Ben Charles Wilson, 4th Baron Nunburnholme (16 July 1928 – 28 July 1999), was a British Peer and former head of the prominent English shipowning family of Thomas Wilson Sons & Co.
Thomas Wilson Sons & Co.
Thomas Wilson Sons & Co. was founded in 1822 as a joint venture by merchants Thomas Wilson, his partner John Beckinton and two unrelated men both surnamed Hudson. None came from shipping backgrounds but were quick to see the opportunity of becoming involved in the industry. They acquired their...