Reform of Currency29 May 1717
An edict orders a recoinage registered in the cour des monnaies
Historical person
John Law Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for John Law, based on 5 World History Database records associated with Scotland.
5 records1717–17204 events1 places
Chronological biography
1717
1720
Controller General5 January 1720
Appointed Controller General of Finance
Reform of Currency21 May 1720
Bank-notes & company shares are devalued
Dismissal27 May 1720
Dismissed as the Controller General of Finance
Reform of Government27 May 1720
The edict of 21st May is repealed
Titles and roles
Controller General Finance
Record provenance
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