John Houblon

Sir John Houblon
Governor of the Bank of England
In office
1694–1697
Preceded byOffice established
Succeeded byWilliam Scawen
Lord Mayor of London
In office
1695–1696
Preceded byThomas Lane
Succeeded byEdward Clarke
Personal details
Born(1632-03-13)13 March 1632
Died10 January 1712(1712-01-10) (aged 79)
Spouse
Mary Jurin
(after 1660)
Children11
Relatives

Sir John Houblon (13 March 1632 – 10 January 1712) was an English merchant and banker who served as the first governor of the Bank of England from 1694 to 1697. He also served as the Lord Mayor of London in 1695.


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