John Wheeley Lea
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Born1792
Feckenham, Worcestershire, England
Died23 March 1874 (aged 82)
Worcester, Worcestershire, England
Occupation(s)Pharmacist, manufacturer
KnownforCompany and co-founder of Lea & Perrins
John Wheeley Lea | |
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 Lea painted in 1850 during his time as mayor | |
| Born | 1792 Feckenham, Worcestershire, England |
| Died | 23 March 1874 (aged 82) Worcester, Worcestershire, England |
| Occupation(s) | Pharmacist, manufacturer |
| Known for | Company and co-founder of Lea & Perrins |
| Mayor of Worcester | |
| In office 1835–1835 | |
| Mayor of Worcester | |
| In office 1849–1850 | |
John Wheeley Lea (1792 - March 23 1874) was an English chemist, mayor, and co-founder of Lea & Perrins.[1] Along with William Henry Perrins, Lea invented Worcestershire sauce.
