Founder Profile
John Taylor
Last reviewed: October 2026 · By Swet Parvadiya
Who is John Taylor?
John Taylor is a founder of Lloyds Banking Group plc, which was founded in 1765 with Sampson Lloyd.
- Company founded
- Lloyds Banking Group plc
- Founded
- 1765
- Co-founders
- Sampson Lloyd
Background
A highly successful button maker and prominent artisan in Birmingham.
Founding Story
John Taylor (1711-1775) co-founded Taylors & Lloyds in 1765. He provided equal capital alongside Sampson Lloyd to launch the bank, recognizing the dire need for local credit and financial services during the early stages of the British Industrial Revolution. John Taylor was born in 1729.
Sources
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- Lloyds Banking Group 2025 Annual Report (Lloyds Banking Group plc)
- Lloyds Banking Group 2025 Annual Report PDF (Lloyds Banking Group plc)