| 词条 | Joseph Merceron |
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| name = Joseph Merceron | image = | image_size = | caption = | birth_name = | birth_date = 1764 | birth_place = | death_date = 1839 | death_place = | death_cause = | nationality = British | residence = | education = | alma mater = | occupation = Property developer | title = | term = | predecessor = | successor = | known for = | boards = | salary = | networth = | spouse = | children = | parents = | relations = | website = }} Joseph Merceron (1764–1839) was a British property developer and magistrate notorious for his corrupt practices. Early life and familyJoseph Merceron was born in 1764, the son of James Merceron, a Huguenot silk weaver who later became a pawnbroker in Brick Lane and a developer of poor quality property for rent. CareerMerceron built on his father's wealth to expand the property development business. He became treasurer of the Bethnal Green vestry in 1787 and a magistrate in 1795. He was notorious for his corrupt practices.[1][2][3] Death and legacyMerceron died in 1839. He is remembered in Merceron Street in Bethnal Green. References1. ^http://spitalfieldslife.com/2018/05/18/the-boss-of-bethnal-greens-bicentennial/ 2. ^https://www.newhamrecorder.co.uk/crimes-and-times-of-bethnal-green-boss-joseph-merceron-unearthed-in-book-1-4991088 3. ^https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/the-boss-of-bethnal-green-joseph-merceron-the-godfather-of-regency-london-by-julian-woodford-8vdz3dmft External links
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