John Elwes (1714-1789)
English eccentric, originally John Meggott; after inheriting a fortune he was so
parsimonious that he refused to clean his shoes lest they wear out; he was MP for Berkshire
(1774-87).
English eccentric, originally John Meggott; after inheriting a fortune he was so
parsimonious that he refused to clean his shoes lest they wear out; he was MP for Berkshire
(1774-87).