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Sir Thomas Hayes

died 1617Merchant and officialEurope · 1617Most named place: London
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Sir Thomas Hayes was a merchant of London and official who served as Lord Mayor of London in 1614.

A member of the Worshipful Company of Drapers, Hayes acted as wool and cloth merchant in London. Hayes was also involved in the public life and served as an alderman for Bisopsgate ward and Cornhill ward, sheriff of London (1604) and Lord Mayor of London in 1614. He was made a knight in 1603.

On his death, Hayes provided £100 as a stock for the poor of Westminster.

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