# Sir Thomas Gresham — Religion and the Rise of Capitalism character guide

> Sir Thomas Gresham in Religion and the Rise of Capitalism by R. H. Tawney.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Thomas Gresham, Gresham, Sir Thomas Gresham

**First appearance:** 0003-religion-and-the-rise-of-capitalism

## Who they are

English financier and founder of the Royal Exchange.

## In the story

### [The Land Question](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/religion_and_the_rise_of_capitalism_se/chapters/i-the-land-question)

Financial adviser to the government of Edward VI; his likely skepticism about restricting commerce to pious persons is noted.

### [The Growth of Individualism](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/religion_and_the_rise_of_capitalism_se/chapters/iii-the-growth-of-individualism)

Mentioned as a capitalist who managed Government business in Antwerp, representing the new commercial spirit that viewed usurious interest as bad business rather than bad morals.

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