10 Facts About Henry Thrale

Henry Thrale was a British politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1765 to 1780.

Henry Thrale travelled in Europe with Lord William Henry Lyttleton Westcote.

Henry Thrale continued to represent Southwark until his election defeat in 1780.

Hester Henry Thrale raised money from her mother and other friends and he cleared the debt in nine years.

Henry and Hester Thrale had twelve children of whom only four daughters survived to adulthood:.

Henry Thrale was buried in the crypt of St Leonards Church, Streatham.

On Wednesday 11, was buried my dear Friend Henry Thrale who died on Wednesday 4, and with him were buried many of my hopes and pleasures.

Henry Thrale was a most respectable character; intelligent, modest, communicative and friendly.

Henry Thrale added his impressive looks, dignified bearing and generosity towards his wife in his allowance to her for entertaining those guests of her own choosing.

The executors of Henry Thrale's will were Samuel Johnson, Henry Smith, Joseph Crutchley, John Cator and Hester Thrale.