John Houblon died in 1712.
John Houblon was born in 1632.
Thomas Archer Houblon died in 1915.
Thomas Archer Houblon was born in 1849.
Sir John Houblon was famous for being the first Governor of the Bank of England, serving from 1694 to 1697. He played a crucial role in establishing the bank's authority and financial practices during its early years. Houblon's leadership helped to stabilize the nation's finances and fostered trust in the institution, which became pivotal to the British economy. Additionally, he was involved in various public service roles and was a prominent merchant and politician.
The Sir John Houblon £50 note was officially withdrawn from circulation on September 30, 2022. After this date, it is no longer considered legal tender, and businesses are not required to accept it. However, the Bank of England continues to honor and exchange withdrawn notes for their face value.
A new Bank of England Fifty Pound note featuring Matthew Boulton and James Watt was issued into circulation on the 2nd of November, 2011. The older style Bank of England Fifty Pound note featuring Sir John Houblon will be progressively withdrawn from circulation at a date to be advised after a public announcement from the Bank of England.
Apart from Queen Elizabeth II, the famous faces on current Bank of England banknotes are - Five Pound - Elizabeth Fry Ten Pound - Charles Darwin Twenty Pound - Adam Smith Fifty Pound - Sir John Houblon
The person depicted on the £50 note in the UK is Sir John Houblon, who was the first governor of the Bank of England. The note features his portrait on the front, and it was introduced into circulation in 2021, replacing the previous version that featured Matthew Boulton and James Watt.
John Cena did not die.
John Morton did not die
The current British 50 pound note has a portrait of Queen Elizabeth the Second on the front and a portrait of Sir John Houblon (the first Governor of the Bank of England, serving in the post from 1694 to 1697) on the back.
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