Laurence of Ludlow

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  • Financial services Private loan financing inc individuals & businesses
  • Merchanting & trade, international & inland Raw wool trading & trade

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Laurence of Ludlow, d1294, was son of Nicholas, a wealthy Shrewsbury wool merchant. Laurence was trading in wool by 1272, perhaps in partnership with his father and brothers. Exported extensively to Europe. Accumulated great wealth from which he lent to the King

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