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Patrick Colquhoun

Patrick Colquhoun

Scottish merchant and statistician
Patrick Colquhoun was a Scottish merchant, statistician, magistrate, and founder of the first regular preventive police force in England, the Thames River Police. He also served as Lord Provost of Glasgow 1782 to 1784. Wikipedia
Born: March 14, 1745, Dumbarton, United Kingdom
Died: April 25, 1820 (age 75 years), London, United Kingdom
Nationality: Scottish
Great grandchild: Isabella Colquhoun
Organization founded: Marine Police Force
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