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Henry Fowler Biography and Timeline

Follow Henry Fowler through 3 dated historical records for Great Britain.

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Henry Fowler, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

3Distinct records

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1898–1899Years on this page

1898

29 April 1898

Indian Currency Committee Appointed

Baron · Chairman of the Indian Currency Committee · London · Economy / Gold Standard

The Fowler Committee is appointed to examine Indian currency reform and determine how the rupee can be placed on a stable gold basis.

1899

July 1899

Indian Gold Standard Recommendation

Baron · Chairman of the Indian Currency Committee · London · Economy / Gold Standard

The British government accepts the Fowler Committee's recommendation that India adopt a gold-based monetary system with the rupee fixed at 1 shilling and 4 pence.

1899

Indian Currency Committee

Viscount · Chairman of Indian Currency Committee · London · Government / Government of Great Britain

The Fowler Committee recommends a gold-based monetary system for British India.

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