First Court of Directors Meeting
John Houblon presides as the newly incorporated Bank of England establishes its first Court of Directors under the royal charter.
Role range: 1694-1697
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John Houblon Biography and Timeline
Follow John Houblon through 4 dated historical records for England.
John Houblon, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1694–1694Years on this page
1694
Bank of England Opens for Business
John Houblon oversees the Bank of England as it opens for business in temporary accommodation at Mercers' Hall in Cheapside.
Role range: 1694-1697
Grocers' Hall Lease
John Houblon leads the Bank as it secures a lease for Grocers' Hall, which becomes its principal home before the move to Threadneedle Street.
Role range: 1694-1697
First Governor of the Bank of England
John Houblon becomes the first Governor of the Bank of England and leads the institution during its formative years.
Role range: 1694-1697
Records, sources and methodology
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