Black Wednesday16 September 1992
The Bank of England attempts to prop up their currency as per the decision made by Norman Lamont and Robin Leigh-Pemberton, the and Governor of the Bank of England respectively
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Historical person
Robin Leigh-Pemberton Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Robin Leigh-Pemberton, based on 2 World History Database records associated with Great Britain.
2 records1992–19921 events0 places
Chronological biography
1992
Black Wednesday16 September 1992
The Bank of England's intervention was ineffective because Soros' Quantum Fund was dumping pounds far faster. The Bank of England continued to buy and Quantum continued to sell until Lamont told Prime Minister John Major that their pound purchasing was failing to produce results
Titles and roles
Governor Bank of England
Record provenance
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