Warren Stormes Hale

Warren Stormes Hale (1791–1872) was Lord Mayor of London and founder of the City of London School.

John Robert Dicksee: Portrait of Warren Stormes Hale, 1853
Family grave of Warren Stormes Hale at Highgate Cemetery

Early life

He was born on 2 February 1791, was orphaned and became an apprentice candlemaker or chandler; he was later twice Master of the Tallow Chandlers' Company.

Career

He was elected to the Common Council of the City of London in 1825, as an Alderman in 1856. he later became Sheriff in 1858 and Lord Mayor in 1864.

He was responsible for using the surplus from John Carpenter's bequest to establish the City of London School.

Death

He died on 23 August 1872 and is buried at Highgate Cemetery (West).

Sources

Civic offices
Preceded by
Sir William Lawrence
Lord Mayor of London
1864 1865
Succeeded by
Sir Benjamin Phillips


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