Edward Boustead | |
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Born | 1800 Yorkshire, England |
Died | 1888 (aged 87–88) |
Nationality | English |
Occupation | Businessman |
Known for | Founding Boustead & Co |
Relatives | David Niven (great-grandson) |
Edward Boustead (1800–1888) was an English businessman and philanthropist, who founded Boustead & Co and played an active role in the development of Singapore as a business and trading centre. Boustead was born in Yorkshire, England. He was the great-grandfather of actor David Niven.