Thomas Hobson
(1544-1630)

carrier, stable keeper, and subject of Hobson's Choice

Died aged c. 86

Thomas Hobson (c. 1544 – 1 January 1631) was an English carrier, best known as the origin of the expression Hobson's choice.

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Rich Tea on Geograph
Cambridge, United Kingdom

Thomas Hobson 1544-1630 Carrier & stable keeper The most rested horse was Hobson's Choice - "that or none" The present Hobson House replaced a workhouse built by his charity

Hobson House, 44 St Andrews Street, Cambridge, United Kingdom where they was