Matches in DBpedia 2014 for { ?s ?p Sir Matthew Decker, 1st Baronet (1679 – 18 March 1749) was an English merchant and writer on trade.He was born in Amsterdam, came to London in 1702 and established himself there as a merchant. He was remarkably successful in his business life, gaining great wealth and having many honors conferred upon him. He was a director of the East India Company, sat in Parliament for four years as member for Bishop's Castle, and was High Sheriff of Surrey in 1729.. }
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- Sir_Matthew_Decker,_1st_Baronet comment "Sir Matthew Decker, 1st Baronet (1679 – 18 March 1749) was an English merchant and writer on trade.He was born in Amsterdam, came to London in 1702 and established himself there as a merchant. He was remarkably successful in his business life, gaining great wealth and having many honors conferred upon him. He was a director of the East India Company, sat in Parliament for four years as member for Bishop's Castle, and was High Sheriff of Surrey in 1729.".