Bank of England27 July 1694
The Bank of England receives its charter to finance government borrowing and manage public debt.
Historical person
Charles Montagu Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Charles Montagu, based on 4 World History Database records associated with Great Britain.
4 records1694–16962 events1 places
Chronological biography
1694
Bank of England27 July 1694
The Bank of England receives its charter and begins issuing notes redeemable in coin.
1696
Great Recoinage1696
Montagu directs the Great Recoinage to replace clipped and underweight silver currency.
Great Recoinage1696
Montagu oversees the Great Recoinage to replace clipped and underweight silver currency.
Titles and roles
Chancellor of the Exchequer
Record provenance
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