Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Charles Wood Biography and Timeline

Follow Charles Wood through 1 dated historical records for Great Britain.

Charles Wood, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

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1847

Bank Charter Act Suspension

Chancellor of the Exchequer · London · Economy / Bank of England

During a severe financial panic, the government authorises temporary suspension of the Bank Charter Act's note limits while maintaining the commitment to gold convertibility.

Role range: 1846-1852

Records, sources and methodology

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