The Warden · Character
John Hiram
The medieval founder of Hiram's Hospital, whose will is central to the dispute.
minor
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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