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Zachariah Pearson

British businessman

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Zachariah Charles Pearson (1821–1891) was an English shipowner, best known today for the gift of land to Kingston upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, which was used to establish the City's first public park, later known as Pearson Park.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Kingston upon Hull wd
Died
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Place of death
Kingston upon Hull wd
Citizenship
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland wd
Occupation
philanthropist, merchant, mayor, sheriff, politician wd

Positions held wd

  • Sheriff of Kingston upon Hull (1858–1859)
  • mayor

Questions

When was Zachariah Pearson born?
Zachariah Pearson was born on 1821 in Kingston upon Hull.
What positions has Zachariah Pearson held?
Positions held by Zachariah Pearson include: Sheriff of Kingston upon Hull (1858–1859); mayor.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Zachariah Pearson · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q16062493 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Zachariah Charles Pearson ERY TGUH 2005 142.jpg by Unknown author Unknown author (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 13 November 2026

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"Zachariah Pearson". DigiNepal. Last updated 8 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/zachariah-pearson. Retrieved 14 November 2026.

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