Charles Pierre Melly
Charles Pierre Melly | |
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| Born | May 25, 1829 |
| Died | November 10, 1888 (aged 59) |
| Spouse | Louise Forget |
Charles Pierre Melly (born Tuebrook, Liverpool; 25 May 1829 – 10 November 1888) was a cotton merchant[1] in the company of Melly, Forget & Co. and philanthropist.
He was well known for his drinking fountains,[2] which he created to make drinking water available to the public. Most of these drinking fountains are to be found in Liverpool, but some can be found as far afield as Southampton.[3] Some early fountains, particularly around the docks, were in cast iron. The later, and best known, were in Aberdeen pink granite, to a standard design.
Personal life
In 1854, Melly married his cousin, Louise Forget, (1825–1899) in Geneva. They made their home at Riversley, his parents' house in Mossley Hill, Liverpool, and had seven sons and a daughter.[1]
See also
References
- ^ a b "Melly, Charles Pierre". Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Oxford University Press. Retrieved 12 September 2018.
- ^ "Charles Pierre Melly and his Drinking Fountains". Liverpool Monuments.
- ^ "Drinking Fountain". British Listed Buildings. Retrieved 31 July 2013.
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