About Hugh Wood

Hugh Wood was a landowner of Derbyshire gentry, and ran collieries in the small village of Swanwick. Hugh Wood notably owned Swanwick Hall from 1772 onwards, and knew many important Derbyshire people at the time such as Joseph Wright, whom he was a patron of.

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Born: 1736
Died: January 24, 1814

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Hugh Wood

esq. of Swanwick; Derbyshire gentry and coal-owner

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Not who you're looking for? Others named Hugh Wood: British composer (1932–2021) · English county cricketer (1855-1941)