Sir Frederick Michael Wells, 1st Baronet (11 March 1884 – 13 September 1966) was a British businessman who served Lord Mayor of London from 1947 to 1948.
Sir Frederick Wells | |
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Lord Mayor of London | |
In office 1947–1948 | |
Preceded by | Sir Bracewell Smith |
Succeeded by | Sir George Aylwen |
Biography
editThe son of Henry Francis Wells, a City merchant, he was educated at St Bonaventure's and City of London College.[1][2] He was at one time one of Sir Thomas Lipton's secretaries.[1] He later became managing director of The Sanitas Co., Ltd and all associated companies.
Wells was an alderman of the City of London since 1941, a sheriff of the City of London from 1945 to 1946, and Lord Mayor of London from 1947 to 1948. He was knighted in 1947 and created a baronet in 1948.[1][2]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c "Sir Frederick Wells". The Times. 15 September 1966. p. 14.
- ^ a b "Wells, Sir Frederick Michael". Who's Who. A & C Black. (Subscription or UK public library membership required.)