| Code | DS/UK/3826 |
| Name | Barnardo; Dr; Thomas John (4 July 1845-19 September 1905); Irish philanthropis and, founder of Dr Barnardo homes |
| Dates | 4 July 1845-19 September 1905 |
| Gender | Male (cisgender) |
| Place of Birth/Origin | Dublin, Ireland (born) |
| Relationships | Son of John Michaelis Barnardo (furrier, Sephardic Jewish descent) and Abigail (member of the Plymouth Brethren)
Spouse of Sara Louise Elmslie (or Syrie)
Father of 7 including Gwendolyn Maud Syrie (spouse of Henry Wellcome |
| Biography | Thomas John Barnardo was an Irish philanthropist and founder and director of homes for poor and deprived children. From the foundation of the first Barnardo's home in 1867 to the date of Barnardo's death, nearly 60,000 children had been taken in.
Although Barnardo never finished his studies at the London Hospital, he used the title of 'doctor' and later secured a licentiate. |