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William Crockford | |
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Born | Temple Bar, London, England | 13 January 1776
Died | 24 May 1844 Westminster, London, England | (aged 68)
Known for | Owner of Crockford's |
Spouse(s) |
Mary Lockwood (m. 1801)Sarah Douglass (m. 1812) |
Children | 3+ |
William Crockford (13 January 1776 – 24 May 1844) was an English Regency entrepreneur; horse racing enthusiast and proprietor of the infamous gambling club Crockford's who became one of the richest men in England.