Thomas Raikes
1790–1866 (age 76)
Biography
Thomas Raikes (1790–1866) was a notable English figure of the nineteenth century whose life spanned a period of significant social and cultural change in Britain. He was interred at Brompton Cemetery, one of London's most prestigious burial grounds.
Raikes's long life witnessed the transformation of Britain from a primarily agricultural to an industrial society. Though details of his specific contributions remain limited, his burial at Brompton Cemetery indicates his standing within Victorian society during his lifetime.