Thomas Coutts (September 7, 1735 - February 24, 1822), Anglo-Scottish banker was the founder of the banking house of Coutts & Co. Events 1251 BC - A Solar eclipse on this date might mark the birth of legendary Heracles at Thebes Greece. Year 1735 ( MDCCXXXV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Events 303 - Galerius, Roman Emperor, publishes his edict that begins the persecution of Christians in his portion of the Year 1822 (MDCCCXXII was a Common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year starting on Sunday of the England is a Country which is part of the United Kingdom. Its inhabitants account for more than 83% of the total UK population whilst its mainland Scotland ( Gaelic: Alba) is a Country in northwest Europethat occupies the northern third of the island of Great Britain. Coutts (more fully Coutts & Co) is one of the UK's leading Private banks owned by the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS
He was the fourth son of John Coutts (1699-1751), who carried on business in Edinburgh as a corn factor and negotiator of bills of exchange, and who in 1742 was elected lord provost of the city. Year 1751 ( MDCCLI) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Edinburgh ( ˈɛdɪnb(ərə Dùn Èideann) is the Capital of Scotland and is its second largest city after Glasgow. A negotiable instrument is a specialized type of " Contract " for the payment of money that is unconditional and capable of transfer by negotiation Year 1742 ( MDCCXLII) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a The family was originally of Montrose, but about 1696 one of its members had settled at Edinburgh, where in due course Thomas received his education at the Royal High School. The Royal High School (RHS of Edinburgh can trace its roots back to 1128 and is one of the oldest schools in Scotland. Soon after the death of John Coutts the business was divided into two branches, one carried on in Edinburgh, the other in London.
The banking business in London was in the hands of James and Thomas Coutts, sons of John Coutts. From the death of his brother in 1778, Thomas, as surviving partner, became sole head of the firm; and under his direction the banking house rose to the highest distinction. His ambition was to establish his character as a man of business and to make a fortune; and he lived to succeed in this aim and long to enjoy his reputation and wealth. A gentleman in manners, hospitable and benevolent, he counted amongst his friends some of the literary men and the best actors of his day. Of the enormous wealth which came into his hands he made munificent use.
His private life was not without its romantic elements. Soon after his settlement in London he married Elizabeth Starkey, a young woman of humble origin, who was in attendance on the daughter of his brother James. They lived happily together, and had three daughters Susan, married in 1796 to the 3rd earl of Guilford; Frances, married in 1800 to John, 1st Marquess of Bute; and Sophia, married in 1793 to Sir Francis Burdett. John Stuart 1st Marquess of Bute, PC, FRS ( 30 June 1744 &ndash 16 November 1814) was a British nobleman Sir Francis Burdett 5th Baronet ( 25 January 1770 &ndash 23 January 1844) was an English Reformist Politician Mrs Coutts dying in 1815, her husband soon after married the popular actress, Harriot Mellon; and to her he left the whole of his immense fortune. Harriet Mellon ( 11 November 1777 &ndash 6 August 1837) was the daughter of strolling players and became an actress, eventually starring He died in London on 24 February 1822. Events 303 - Galerius, Roman Emperor, publishes his edict that begins the persecution of Christians in his portion of the Year 1822 (MDCCCXXII was a Common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year starting on Sunday of the
His widow married in 1827 the 9th duke of St Albans, and died ten years later, having bequeathed her property to Angela, youngest daughter of Sir Francis Burdett, who then assumed the additional name and arms of Coutts. William Aubrey de Vere Beauclerk 9th Duke of St Albans ( March 24 1801 &ndash May 27 1849) was the son of William Beauclerk 8th Duke In 1871 this lady was created Baroness Burdett-Coutts. Angela Georgina Burdett-Coutts 1st Baroness Burdett-Coutts ( 24 April 1814 &ndash 30 December 1906) born Angela Georgina Burdett
See also
Clan Farquharson - the surname Coutts is a sept of this Scottish clan
References
See C Rogers, Genealogical Memoirs of the Families of Colt and Coutts (1879); and R Richardson, Coutts & Co. Clan Farquharson of Invercauld is a Highland Scottish clan. The clan hails from Aberdeenshire and is a member of the Chattan Confederation A sept is an English word for a division of a Family, especially a division of a clan. Scottish clans (from Scottish Gaelic clann, "children" give a sense of identity and shared descent to people in Scotland and to their relations (1900).
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| NAME | Coutts, Thomas |
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| SHORT DESCRIPTION | Anglo-Scottish banker |
| DATE OF BIRTH | September 7, 1735 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | |
| DATE OF DEATH | February 24, 1822 |
| PLACE OF DEATH | London, England |
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