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John Hiram

The medieval founder of Hiram's Hospital, whose will is central to the dispute.

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Also known as Hiram, old Hiram, old John Hiram, the late John Hiram

First appearance: Hiram's Hospital

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The founder of the hospital, a wool-stapler who died in 1434 and left the charity for twelve superannuated wool-carders.
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JBJohn BoldMHMr. HardingBOBishop of Barc…MFMr. FinneyDGDr. GrantlyJHJohn Hiram

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