Isham, John

Sectors:

  • Merchanting & trade, international & inland General trading & trade
  • Merchanting & trade, international & inland Raw wool trading & trade
  • Merchanting & trade, international & inland Silk, velvet & other luxury fabrics trading & trade inc mercery & tapestry
  • Merchanting & trade, international & inland Woollen textiles trading & trade

Notes:

John Islam, 1525-96, was a London merchant, working there 1542-72 and was 'moderately successful'. Otherwise lived at Pytchley, Northamptonshire. Member of the Worshipful Co of Mercers. His brother Gregory was also City merchants. Traded to Antwerp in woollen cloth and imported silk and luxury goods. Also traded in wool

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