Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

William Thompson Biography and Timeline

Follow William Thompson through 1 dated historical records for Great Britain.

William Thompson, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

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1725

First Denominated Banknotes

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

William Thompson serves as Governor as the Bank of England begins issuing partially printed banknotes in standard denominations of twenty pounds and above.

Role range: 1723-1725

Records, sources and methodology

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