About John Whitmore
Lived 1750 – 1826 (aged 75). John Whitmore was a banker, politician and merchant.
John Whitmore (15 October 1750 – 9 October 1826) was an English merchant, banker and politician, Member of Parliament for Bridgnorth from 1795 to 1806.
Whitmore was Governor of the Bank of England from 1808 to 1810. He had been Deputy Governor from 1807 to 1808. He replaced Beeston Long as Governor and was succeeded by John Pearse.
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Who was John Whitmore?
English banker and politician; (1750-1826)
When was John Whitmore born?
John Whitmore was born on 15 October 1750.
When did John Whitmore die?
John Whitmore died on 9 October 1826.
What was John Whitmore's occupation?
John Whitmore was a banker, politician and merchant.
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· DBpedia: John Whitmore (banker)
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