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William Hunt

British banker

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About William Hunt

William Hunt was a banker.

William Hunt was Governor of the Bank of England from 1749 to 1752. He had been Deputy Governor from 1747 to 1749. He replaced Benjamin Longuet as Governor and was succeeded by Alexander Sheafe.

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Governor of the Bank of England

Frequently asked questions

Who was William Hunt?

British banker

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William Hunt was a banker.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William Hunt

· Wikidata: Q22909081

· DBpedia: William Hunt (banker)

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