William Cotton (banker)

William Cotton
William Cotton, 1855
Born12 September 1786
Leytonstone, England
Died1 December 1866
Walwood House, Leytonstone, England
Occupation(s)inventor, merchant, philanthropist, Banker

William Cotton FRS (12 September 1786 – 1 December 1866) was an English inventor, merchant, philanthropist, and Governor of the Bank of England from 1842 to 1845.

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