Richard Clarke (merchant)

Richard Clarke
from The Copley Family by John Singleton Copley
Born	1 May 1711
Died	27 February 1795  (aged 83)
Spouse(s)	Elizabeth Winslow

Richard Clarke (May 1, 1711 – February 27, 1795) was a prominent Boston merchant and Loyalist in the late eighteenth century. His company, Richard Clarke & Sons, was chosen as factors for the British East India Company and were among the consignees of the tea which was thrown into Boston Harbor on December 16, 1773 as part of the Boston Tea Party.