Benjamin Hall, 1st Baron Llanover
Former First Commissioner of Works of the United Kingdom
Benjamin Hall, 1st Baron Llanover PC, known as Sir Benjamin Hall between 1838 and 1859, was a Welsh civil engineer and politician. The famous "Big Ben" may have been named after him. Wikipedia
Born: November 8, 1802, London, United Kingdom
Died: April 27, 1867 (age 64 years), Mayfair, London, United Kingdom
Place of burial: Kensal Green Cemetery, London, United Kingdom
Spouse: Augusta Hall, Baroness Llanover (m. 1823)
Party: Whigs
Previous office: First Commissioner of Works of the United Kingdom (1855–1858)
Education: Westminster School