Astell, William, 1774-1847
1774 born William Thornton; partner in Godfrey Thornton and Sons; 1800-1846 director of the East India Company; 1802 director, the Russia Company; 1805-1835 director, East India Dock Company; 1807 changed his name from Thornton to Astell; 1807-1832 Member of Parliament for Bridgwater; 1841-1847 Member of Parliament for Bedfordshire.
Epithet: director of the East India Company
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