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William Thompson

Governor of the Bank of England

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William Thompson was a banker.

William Thompson was Governor of the Bank of England from 1725 to 1727. He had been Deputy Governor from 1723 to 1725. He replaced Gilbert Heathcote as Governor and was succeeded by Humphry Morice.

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Important facts

Occupation
Banker
Positions held
Governor of the Bank of England

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Governor of the Bank of England

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William Thompson was a banker.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William Thompson

· Wikidata: Q22336910

· DBpedia: William Thompson (banker)

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