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Anthony Abdy
1579–1640Merchant, landowner and politicianEurope · 1579Most named place: London
Anthony Abdy was an English merchant involved in trade of East India Company who performed several public duties.
In 1617 Abdy was appointed as a director of the English East India Company, becoming its deputy governor in 1639. Also, he was a member of the Worshipful Company of Clothworkers active in cloth production serving as its Master in 1632. As a prominent public figure Abdy was appointed an alderman of the City of London and Sheriff of London, 1630-1631.
After his father’s death (1595) Abdy inherited lands at Colliers Row, Havering atte Bower, Essex and property in Red Lion Gate, London. He also purchased the Felix Hall estate in Essex in 1630.
He was buried in St Mary Abchurch, London.
