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William Clarke (apothecary)
William Clarke was the apothecary who provided lodgings for a young Sir Isaac Newton whilst he attended Grantham grammar school. Isaac Newton also had a brief romance with his daughter, Miss Storer. He eventually rented the apothecary shop to his son, William Clarke Jr. and retired to Loughborough in Leicestershire.
Triva
- His will, dated June, 1671 contains a provision that if the benefactors did not show gratitude they would receive nothing.
- The Clarke's are related, by marriage, to the Anthony Babington.
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