William Braund (1695–1774) was a merchant in London who engaged in trade with Portugal and was a director of the East India Company.

He built a grand house in Hacton where he lived and developed the surrounding estate.[1][2]

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  1. ^ Lucy Stuart Sutherland (2012), London Merchant 1695-1774, Taylor & Francis, ISBN 9781136244254
  2. ^ Tony Benton (14 January 2020), "Around Corbets Tey: Hacton Hamlet", Old Upminster