John Hoole

John Hoole (December 1727 – 2 August 1803) was an English translator, the son of watch-maker and inventor, Samuel Hoole and Sarah Drury. He was born in London, and worked in India House (1744–83), of which he rose to be principal auditor. In 1757 he married Susannah Smith and they had a son, Reverend Samuel Hoole.

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