John Houblon

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Son of James (sen.) and brother of James (jun.) and Peter.

Last updated by Phil Gyford on 16 December 2008

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• N Michael Robinson on Sat 27 Dec 2008, 07:43am. Flag this

  Per L&M Companion:

  (1632 - 1712) third eldest son of James Houblon Sr. ( http://www.pepysdiary.com/p/8398.php ); kt., 1689, was Lord Mayor 1695-6, and the first Governor of the Bank of England (1674-7). He was an Admiralty Commissioner 1694-9.

• N Michael Robinson on Sat 27 Dec 2008, 08:29am. Flag this

  Current Banknotes, Sir John Houblon 1632-1712

  http://www.bankofengland.co.uk/banknotes/current/houblon.htm

References in the diary

1665

Dec: 22

1666

Feb: 5, 9