Sir John Morden, 1st Baronet

English merchant, MP and philanthropist

Died
1708
Sir John Morden, 1st Baronet was a successful English merchant and philanthropist who also served briefly as an MP. He established Morden College in Blackheath, south-east London as a home for retired merchants; as a charity, it continues to provide residential care over 300 years later.

Read more on Wikipedia ?

Events associated with Sir John Morden, 1st Baronet