Hugh Colin Smith

Hugh Colin Smith (31 October 1836 – 8 March 1910) was an English banker who was Governor of the Bank of England from 1897–99.

Hugh Colin Smith
Photograph of Smith, by Frederick Hollyer, c.1900
Governor of the Bank of England
In office
1897–1899
Preceded byAlbert George Sandeman
Succeeded bySamuel Steuart Gladstone
Deputy Governor of the Bank of England
In office
1895–1897
Preceded byAlbert George Sandeman
Succeeded bySamuel Steuart Gladstone
Personal details
Born(1836-10-31)31 October 1836
London, England
Died8 March 1910(1910-03-08) (aged 73)
Mount Clare, Roehampton
Spouse
Constance Maria Josepha Adeane
(after 1865)
RelationsJohn Smith (grandfather)
Parent(s)John Abel Smith
Anne Jervoise Smith
EducationEton College
Alma materTrinity College, Cambridge
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