Wall monument in St Paul’s Cathedral, London commemorating Charles Booth d. 1916 shipowner
Location
St Paul's Cathedral, London, England
Transcript
'CHARLES BOOTH / MERCHANT SHIPOWNER / MEMBER OF HIS MAJESTY'S MOST / HONOURABLE PRIVY COUNCIL, BORN 1840 DIED 1916 / Throughout his life having at heart / the welfare of his fellow citizens and / believing that exact knowledge of / realities is the foundation of all reform / he devoted himself to the examination / and statement of the social, industrial / and religious condition of the people / of London. Those who knew him loved / him and drew inspiration from the / energy of his leadership and the / originality of his mind / IN FAITH HOPE AND LOVE / THEY DEDICATE THIS TABLET TO HIS MEMORY / EXPECTANS / RESVRRECTIONEM / MORTVORVM'
Details
Type: Wall monument
Position: Crypt
People
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Date of Death: 1916
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Ship owner. Statistical sociologist
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