John Holt (businessman)
John Holt | |
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An oil painting of John Holt by John A. A. Berrie | |
| Born | 31 October 1841 Garthorpe, Lincolnshire, England |
| Died | 22 June 1915 (Age 73) |
| Occupation | Merchant |
| Known for | Founder of shipping company John Holt plc |
| Spouse | Valerie Holt |
John Holt (31 October 1841 – 22 June 1915) was an English merchant, who founded a shipping line operating between Liverpool and West Africa, and a number of businesses in Nigeria, which are now incorporated in John Holt plc.