Edward George, Baron George
Edward Alan John George, Baron George GBE PC DL (16 September 1938 – 18 April 2009), known as Eddie George, or sometimes as "Steady Eddie", was Governor of the Bank of England from 1993 to 2003 and sat on the board of NM Rothschild and Sons.
The Right Honourable The Lord George GBE PC DL | |
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Edward George in 2000 | |
| Governor of the Bank of England | |
| In office 1 July 1993 – 30 June 2003 | |
| Appointed by | Kenneth Clarke |
| Preceded by | Robin Leigh-Pemberton |
| Succeeded by | Mervyn King |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 16 September 1938 Carshalton, England |
| Died | 18 April 2009 (aged 70) St Tudy, Cornwall, England |
| Spouse |
Vanessa Williams (m. 1962) |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | Emmanuel College, Cambridge |
| Profession | Economist |
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