Samuel Pearson
Founder of Pearson plc
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Samuel Pearson (1814–1884) was an English entrepreneur and founder of Pearson plc, a leading education (originally construction) company listed on the London Stock Exchange.
Born1814
England, UK
Died1884 (aged 69–70)
Scholes, West Yorkshire, England
KnownforOwner of Pearson plc
RelativesWeetman Pearson (grandson)
Samuel Pearson | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1814 England, UK |
| Died | 1884 (aged 69–70) Scholes, West Yorkshire, England |
| Known for | Owner of Pearson plc |
| Relatives | Weetman Pearson (grandson) |
Career
After working as a labourer, Pearson set up his own brickmaking and contracting business in Bradford in 1844.[1] In 1856, he brought his son, George, into the business and in 1857 the business won an important contract for extension and refurbishment work on the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway.[2] By 1861 it was employing 9 men and a farmer.[3] He retired in 1879 and died in Scholes in 1884.[4]
