John Houblon
Former Lord Mayor of London
Sir John Houblon 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. Wikipedia
Born: March 13, 1632, London, United Kingdom
Died: January 10, 1712 (age 79 years), London, United Kingdom
Parents: Marie du Quesne
Previous offices: Lord Mayor of London (1695–1696) and Governor of the Bank of England (1694–1697)
Great-grandparents: Jean du Quesne, the elder, Anne Le Maire, Ramon (?), and more
Grandparents: Jean du Quesne, the Younger and Sarah de Franqueville
Siblings: Abraham Houblon