Thomas Pitt (5 July 1653 – 28 April 1726) born at Blandford Forum Dorset to John Pitt Rector of Blandford St. Mary and Sarah Jay was a British merchant involved in trade with India. He at first came into conflict with the British East India Company however this was settled and the company appointed him governor of Fort St. George Madras. He is known as Diamond Pitt for his purchase of and profit from an extraordinary diamond.
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