Richard Peek was a tea merchant in London from modest beginnings in Loddiswell in Devon. He rose to be one of the Sheriffs of the City of London. He was a known abolitionist and philanthropist in his home area. Whilst sheriff he sent a missionary into Newgate Prison.
- Occupation
- abolitionist
- Position held
- Sheriff of the City of London
- Born
- October 3, 1782
- Died
- March 7, 1867
