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William Cotton Biography and Timeline

Follow William Cotton through 2 dated historical records for Great Britain.

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William Cotton, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

2Distinct records

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1844–1844Years on this page

1844

19 July 1844

Issue Department

Governor of the Bank of England · London · Economy / Bank of England

Cotton helps implement separate Issue and Banking Departments under the Bank Charter Act.

Role range: 1842-1845

19 July 1844

Issue Department

Governor of the Bank of England · London · Economy / Banking

Cotton implements separate Issue and Banking Departments under the Bank Charter Act.

Role range: 1842-1845

Records, sources and methodology

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