John Wheeley Lea | |
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Born | 1792? Feckenham, Worcestershire, England |
Died | 23 March 1874 82) Worcester, Worcestershire, England | (aged
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.
Lea was born on a farm in Feckenham,Worcestershire,England.
In 1823,Lea and William Henry Perrins created the new condiment.[ citation needed ] After allowing it to mature for 18 months,they sampled it to find they enjoyed the flavor. [2] They established their pharmacy Lea &Perrins and in 1837 began selling their brand of Worcestershire sauce. By 1846,the condiment was advertised alongside various coffees and lotions. [3]
Lea was also an alderman in 1864. [4]
Lea was elected Mayor of Worcester in 1835. He served again from 1849 to 1850. [5]
He served only three months in office.[ citation needed ] He died of acute dyspepsia (a fatal stomach disorder where the stomach cannot function properly) on 23 March 1874 at Stanfield House,Upper Wick,Worcestershire,and was buried in the family tomb at St Peter's,Powick.
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