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 (died 23 March 1874) was an English chemist, mayor, and co-founder of Lea & Perrins.[1] Along with William Henry Perrins, Lea is notable for the invention of Worcestershire sauce.
- ^ Room, Adrian. "Lea, John Wheeley". Oxford Dictionary of National Biography (online ed.). Oxford University Press. doi:10.1093/ref:odnb/39632. (Subscription or UK public library membership required.)