William Haldimand
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William Haldimand was an English philanthropist
, director of the Bank of England, and Member of Parliament. He was the sister of Jane Marcet
, a popular writer on science and economics.
Philanthropist
A philanthropist is someone who engages in philanthropy; that is, someone who donates his or her time, money, and/or reputation to charitable causes...
, director of the Bank of England, and Member of Parliament. He was the sister of Jane Marcet
Jane Marcet
Jane Marcet was a successful writer of popular introductory science books.-Life:She was born in London, one of twelve children of the merchant and banker Anthony Francis Haldimand and his wife Jane , and was tutored at home with her brothers...
, a popular writer on science and economics.