Thomas Fielding Johnson
Thomas Fielding Johnson | |
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Thomas Fielding Johnson, c.1900 | |
| Born | Thomas Johnson 24 December 1828 Nether Langwith, Nottinghamshire, England |
| Died | 18 March 1921 (aged 92) Leicester, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Education | Nonconformist Proprietary School, Leicester |
| Occupation(s) | Businessman and philanthropist |
| Years active | 1852–1921 |
| Spouse(s) |
Julia Christiana Stone
(m. 1855–1859)Agnes Paget (m. 1863–1917) |
| Children |
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| Parent(s) | John Goode Johnson (1798–1872) Eliza Fielding (1803–1878) |
| Relatives | William Spurrett Fielding-Johnson (grandson) |
Thomas Fielding Johnson (24 December 1828 – 18 March 1921) was a prominent Victorian businessman and philanthropist in Leicester, England. Among his many acts of public spiritedness and generosity was the donation in 1919 of a 37 acres (15 ha) site and buildings for the establishment of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland University College which finally became the University of Leicester.