Thomas Kerrison Bellis (5 February 1841 – 24 April 1929) was a British merchant and importer of turtles. Known as "The Turtle King", he established a thriving business in London at the end of the 19th century, producing turtle products that promised health benefits and were a staple of Victorian fine dining and civic banquets.
Thomas Kerrison Bellis (5 February 1841 – 24 April 1929) was a British merchant and importer of turtles. Known as "The Turtle King", he established a thriving business in London at the end of the 19th century, producing turtle products that promised health benefits and were a staple of Victorian fine dining and civic banquets.
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