William Ewer (Bank of England Governor)

William Ewer (c.1720-23 June 1789) was an English businessman and politician.

Originally in business as a grocer and merchant trading with Turkey, Ewer became a director of the Bank of England in 1763, holding this post until his death. He was appointed Deputy Governor in 1779 and then Governor from 1781 to 1783.[1]

He replaced Daniel Booth as Governor and was succeeded by Richard Neave.[2]

He was a Member (MP) of the Parliament of England for Dorchester 1765 to 1789.[3]

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References

  1. ↑ http://www.historyofparliamentonline.org/volume/1754-1790/member/ewer-william-1720-89
  2. ↑ Governors of the Bank of England. Bank of England, London, 2013. Archived here. Retrieved 6 March 2016.
  3. ↑ http://www.historyofparliamentonline.org/volume/1754-1790/member/ewer-william-1720-89

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