William Tooke ( 1777 - 1863 )

Birth: St Petersburg, Russia (22 November 1777) Death: 12 Russell Square, London (20 September 1863) Burial: Kensal Green cemetery, London Profession: Solicitor Career: Came to England (1792); articled to a solicitor in Gray's Inn; practised as a solicitor; involved in the foundation of London University and was on its first council (1823); MP for Truro (1832-1837) Memberships: FRSA (1862, President) Membership: Fellow Election Date: 12/03/1818.