Historedia
Person

Hugh Matheson

Events
2
Episodes
4
Years
1832–1873

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Hugh Matheson, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Jardine Matheson founded at Canton

    1832

    Role: Partner

    1. 1832 · Location of the Cox & Reid evolution not specified in sourceEvolution from Cox & Reid

      The firm emerged from the trading business Cox & Reid, established in 1782.

    2. 1 July 1832 · CantonFounding of Jardine, Matheson & Co.

      The firm was formally established in Canton on 1 July 1832, taking the Chinese name 'Ewo'.

  2. Rio Tinto Company formed to operate the Rio Tinto Mine

    1873

    Role: Leader of Matheson & Company

    1. 14 February 1873 · Spanish government auctionAuction Bid

      The British investment group won the auction for the Rio Tinto Mine with a bid of £3.68 million.

    2. 29 March 1873 · Rio Tinto MineCompany Registration

      The Rio Tinto Company was registered on 29 March 1873 following the purchase of the mine.

Sources

  1. James Matheson Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-24
  2. Rio Tinto (corporation) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-17