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Entry Type	Person
Surname	Strutt
Forenames	Joseph
Place	Belper
Dates	1765-1844
Gender Identity	Male
Biography	Based in Derby, Joseph Strutt was responsible for the commercial side of the business. He was actively involved in town affairs, especially in education. With his nephew Edward he founded a Mechanics' Institution in Derby but he is particularly remembered for his gift of the Arboretum. He was the first non-conformist to serve as Mayor of Derby, taking office as the first mayor after the reform of the borough in 1835.
Place of Birth	Derby
Family Tree	Youngest son of Jedediah Strutt (1726-1796) Children - Joseph Strutt (1794-1821) - Isabella Strutt; (1797-1877) - Caroline Strutt (1799-1834)
Address	Thorn Tree House St Peters Street, Derby
Authorised Form of Name	Strutt; Joseph (1765-1844)

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