William Paterson
Born in Dumfries, Dumfries and GallowayBorn on 0st of April 1658
Died on 22nd of January 1719
Born 1658. Died 1719 - Scottish financier, founder of Bank of England.
Spent early years trading in the West Indies, making his fortune. Founded the Bank of England in 1694, became a director but resigned in 1695. Led an unsuccessful scheme to promote a new colony at Darien in Panama. Played role in establishing the Union of the Parliaments of Scotland and England in 1707.
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