John Houblon

First Governor of the Bank of England (1632–1712

Born: March 13, 1632  ·  Died: January 10, 1712

John Houblon
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Overview

Born / Died

March 13, 1632 – January 10, 1712

Role

First Governor of the Bank of England (1632–1712

Career

Sir John Houblon (13 March 1632 – 10 January 1712) was an English merchant and banker who served as the first governor of the Bank of England from 1694 to 1697.

Career

He also served as the Lord Mayor of London in 1695.

Significance

Sir John Houblon was an English merchant and banker who served as the first governor of the Bank of England from 1694 to 1697. He also served as the Lord Mayor of London in 1695.

Who was John Houblon?

Sir John Houblon (13 March 1632 – 10 January 1712) was an English merchant and banker who served as the first governor of the Bank of England from 1694 to 1697. He also served as the Lord Mayor of London in 1695.

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