William Gore
English merchant and Lord Mayor of London
About William Gore
Lived 1644 – 1708 (aged 63–64).
Sir William Gore (1644 - 1707) was Lord Mayor of London from 1701-02, having been elected Alderman for the City Ward of Coleman Street in 1690.
A successful merchant, Gore was appointed a founding Director of the Bank of England in 1694 before serving as Governor of the Hamburg and Levant Companies.
Family The son of William Gore, barrister-at-law, of Morden, Surrey and his wife Jane née Smith, Sir William was a grandson of Sir John Gore, Lord Mayor of London (died 1636), a kinsman of Arthur Gore, 1st Earl of Arran, and great-uncle of William Gore-Langton, MP.
In 1704, Sir William bought the lordship of the manor of Tring and built Tring Park.
He died on 20 January 1707, his wife, Elizabeth née Hampton, having predeceased him (died 1705). Three of their sons were MPs: William, Thomas and John Gore.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was William Gore?
English merchant and Lord Mayor of London
When was William Gore born?
William Gore was born in 1644.
When did William Gore die?
William Gore died in 1708.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Gore (Lord Mayor of London)
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