Samuel Pearson (1814–1884) was an English entrepreneur and founder of Pearson plc, a leading education (originally construction) company listed on the London Stock Exchange.

Samuel Pearson
Born1814 (1814)
England, UK
Died1884 (aged 69–70)
Scholes, West Yorkshire, England
Known forOwner of Pearson plc
RelativesWeetman Pearson (grandson)

Career

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After working as a labourer, Pearson set up his own brickmaking and contracting business in Bradford in 1844.[1] In 1856, he brought his son, George, into the business and in 1857 the business won an important contract for extension and refurbishment work on the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway.[2] By 1861 it was employing 9 men and a farmer.[3] He retired in 1879 and died in Scholes in 1884.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Our History". Pearson. Archived from the original on 15 October 2013. Retrieved 25 February 2017.
  2. ^ Garner 2011, p. 38.
  3. ^ 1861 census
  4. ^ "Samuel Pearson". Grace's Guide. Retrieved 26 March 2016.

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