Oliver Heywood

For other people named Oliver Heywood, see Oliver Heywood (clergyman).

Grade II listed statue in Albert Square, Manchester

Oliver Heywood (September 9, 1825–1892) was an English banker and philanthropist.

Born in Manchester, the son of Benjamin Heywood, and educated at Eton College, Heywood joined the family business, Heywood's Bank in the 1840s.

Heywood sponsored many philanthropic causes, including Manchester Mechanics' Institute, Chetham's Hospital, Manchester Grammar School and Owens College. He was selected as High Sheriff of Lancashire for 1888.

He married Eleanor Barton, daughter of Richard Watson Barton, on 7 September 1847; they had no children.^[1]

Honours

• First Honorary Freeman of the City of Manchester, 1888
• A grade II listed statue by Albert Bruce-Joy stands in Albert Square, Manchester, unveiled 1894.

References

1. ^ "The Peerage". http://www.thepeerage.com/p35595.htm#i355946. Retrieved 13 February 2011. 

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