George Lyall
English merchant, Governor of the Bank of England and politician;
About George Lyall
Lived 1819 – 1881 (aged 62). George Lyall was a British merchant, politician and banker.
George Lyall (1819 – 12 October 1881) was a British Conservative politician, and Governor of the Bank of England 1871–1873.
Lyall was first elected Conservative MP for Whitehaven at a by-election in 1857—caused by the death of Robert Hildyard—and held the seat until 1865 when he stood down.
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Who was George Lyall?
English merchant, Governor of the Bank of England and politician; (1819-1881)
When was George Lyall born?
George Lyall was born on 29 August 1819.
When did George Lyall die?
George Lyall died on 12 October 1881.
What was George Lyall's occupation?
George Lyall was a merchant, politician and banker.
What nationality was George Lyall?
George Lyall was British.
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· DBpedia: George Lyall (1819–1881)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George Lyall. https://biography.guide/george-lyall-merchant/
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