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Ricardo, John Lewis

(1812–1862)

W. A. S. Hewins
, revised by H. C. G. Matthew

https://doi.org/10.1093/ref:odnb/23472

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Ricardo, John Lewis (1812–1862), politician and entrepreneur, was the son of Jacob Ricardo, financier, and nephew of David Ricardo. In early life he showed great athletic prowess, on one occasion riding a spirited horse bareback up a staircase and into a dining-room at ...

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date: 01 March 2021

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