List of Famous people with last name Pury

David de Pury

First Name David

Last Name Pury

Born on January 19, 1709

Died on May 31, 1786 (aged 77)

David de Pury, Baron de Pury was a banker, merchant, and philanthropist from the Principality of Neuchâtel, then a Prussian principality and now part of Switzerland. His involvement in Triangular trade, particularly diamond and precious wood trading between Europe and South America, earned him a vast fortune. He became a major benefactor for his home town, Neuchâtel, where he funded the construction of schools, hospitals, government buildings, and served as a patron of various local charities. De Pury has become a controversial figure in the 21st-century for his connection to the Atlantic slave trade through his business endeavors in Latin America.

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Herman Edward de Pury

First Name Herman

Last Name Pury

Born on January 1, 1876

Died on January 1, 1931 (aged 55)

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Madeleine de Pury

First Name Madeleine

Born on May 14, 1912

Died on September 30, 1990 (aged 78)

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Edward Gwyn de Pury

First Name Edward

Last Name Pury

Born on January 1, 1904

Died on December 10, 1962 (aged 58)

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Mary Bertha Emily de Pury

First Name Mary

Last Name Pury

Born on January 1, 1906 (age 118)

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Margaret Yvonne de Pury

First Name Margaret

Last Name Pury

Born on January 1, 1907 (age 117)

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Geoffrey Louis de Pury

First Name Geoffrey

Last Name Pury

Born on January 1, 1915

Died on June 8, 1940 (aged 25)

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David Francrios de Pury

First Name David

Last Name Pury

Born on January 1, 1849

Died on January 1, 1929 (aged 80)

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