John Pelly
Sir John Henry Pelly, 1st Baronet, DL (31 March 1777 – 13 August 1852) was an English businessman. During most of his career, he was an employee of the Hudson's Bay Company (HBC), serving as Governor of the HBC for three decades. He held other noteworthy offices, including Governor of the Bank of England. The title of Baronet Pelly was created for him.
Sir John Henry Pelly | |
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| 17th Governor of the Hudson's Bay Company | |
| In office 1822–1852 | |
| Governor of the Bank of England | |
| In office 1841–1842 | |
| Preceded by | Sir John Rae Reid |
| Succeeded by | William Cotton |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Henry Pelly 31 March 1777 England |
| Died | 13 August 1852 (aged 75) West Ham, Essex, England |
| Citizenship | British |
| Spouse | Emma (nee Boulton) |
| Children | 10 |
| Parent(s) | Henry Hinde Pelly, Esq. and Sally-Hitchen Blake |
| Known for | Governor, Hudson's Bay Company; Governor of the Bank of England |
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