Note 296 — BOOK THE FOURTH 1815-1821 (continued 2)
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[Sir Matthew Wood (1768-1843), son of a serge-maker in Tiverton. Lord Mayor of London, 1815-16, and 1816-17. He was one of those who rendered pecuniary assistance to the Duke and Duchess of Kent and was made a Baronet by Queen Victoria soon after her accession.]