E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
Guy (Thomas).
Miser and philanthropist. He amassed an immense fortune in 1720 by speculations in the South Sea Stock, and gave £238,292 to found and endow Guy’s Hospital.
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Guy Fawkes, or Guido Fawkes, went under the name of John Johnstone, the servant of Mr. Percy.
