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James Wilson (3 June 1805 – 11 August 1860) was a Scottish businessman, economist, and Liberal politician who founded The Economist weekly and the Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China, which merged with Standard Bank in 1969 to form Standard Chartered.
The Chartered Bank began when Queen Victoria granted a royal charter to Scotsman James Wilson in 1853. Chartered opened its first branches in Bombay, Calcutta, and Shanghai in 1858; branches in Hong Kong and Singapore followed in 1859. The bank started issuing banknotes denominated in Hong Kong dollars in 1862.
Our story bears testament to the vision of our founders, spanning centuries and continents. 1853 James Wilson helps found the Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China under a royal charter from Queen Victoria.
The Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China—a bank incorporated in London, was founded in 1853 in London [4] by James Wilson; following the grant of a Royal Charter from Queen Victoria. [5]
Sep 2, 2016 · There was also the College of Henricopolis or University of Henrico established by the Virginia Company near Richmond, Virginia. This institution received a royal charter in 1618 and operated a school for several years before being destroyed with the town during the Indian Massacre of 1622.
Nov 6, 2013 · Voyage to Australia: The ship 'Royal Charter'. It was Liverpool 1 October 1856. The passengers and crew were aboard including Daniel Phelan who had travelled across the Irish Sea from Ireland to join the Royal Charter as a passenger for Australia.
Feb 1, 2021 · James Wilson, better known at that time as the founder of The Economist newspaper, had a credible presence in England for his firm grasp over economic theory and policy as well as a practical knowledge of commercial affairs.
