Edward Boustead

Edward Boustead
Born1800
Yorkshire, England
Died1888 (aged 87–88)
NationalityEnglish
OccupationBusinessman
Known forFounding Boustead & Co
RelativesDavid 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.