William Henry Clegg

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William Henry Clegg (born 1867 - died 1945) was the first Governor of the South African Reserve Bank from 17 December 1920 until 31 December 1931. [1] His successor was Johannes Postmus. [1]

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Early life

He was born in 1867 in Stanley, West Yorkshire to father George Clegg. [2] :7

Career

His banking career started in September 1886 when he joined the Bank of England. [2] :7 By 1895 he was an assistant to the auditor before becoming a first auditor in 1900. [2] :7 In 1914, he was the principal of the branch banks office and by 1919, the banks chief accountant. [2] :7 In 1920, he was selected as the first governor of the South African Reserve Bank a positioned he served until 1931. [2] :7 After then end of his tenure at the South African Reserve Bank, he was appointed as the chairman of the commission of inquiry into the Hong Kong currency. [2] :7 In 1932, he returned to the Bank of England as a director. [2] :7 [3] :5

Marriage

In 1916, he married Elinor Bowen and had two sons and a daughter. [2] :7

Death

He died on 16 March 1945 at Stillwood House in Winchester, England. [2] :7

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References

  1. 1 2 "South African Reserve Bank - Biographical Sketches of Directors: 1921 to 1993". Archived from the original on 30 March 2019. Retrieved 26 July 2011.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 "Mr. W. H. Clegg". The Times (London). No. 50098. 22 March 1945.
  3. "Aberdeen Man's Distinction". The Evening Telegraph and Post (Dundee, Scotland). 30 March 1932.