Henry Lancelot Holland
Henry Lancelot Holland | |
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| Born | 1808 Dorking, Surrey, England |
| Died | 1893-01-24 Hampton, Surrey, England |
| Occupation(s) | Banker, industrial entrepreneur |
| Years active | 1837–? |
| Known for | Governor of the Bank of England (1865–1867) |
Henry Lancelot Holland (1808 – 24 January 1893) was a notable English banker and industrial entrepreneur who held the position of Governor of the Bank of England between 1865 and 1867.
Life
Holland was born in 1808 in Dorking, Surrey, the son of Colonel Lancelot Holland. His education took place at both Charterhouse School and Harrow School, beginning around 1820/21.
Richards & Co.
Holland became a partner at Richards & Co., a leading manufacturer and trader in the linen industry. The enterprise was initially established by John Maberly, and in 1825, partner John Baker Richards introduced innovative financial methods under the name Maberly & Co. In 1829, property trustees James William Freshfield and Robert Langford became associated with the company.
In the 1820s, Maberly implemented steam power within the linen factories but encountered severe financial setbacks that culminated in bankruptcy by 1832. Subsequently, debts were transferred to John Temple Leader, son of William Leader (deceased 1828). The business adopted the name Richards & Co. in 1831 when Lancelot Holland became involved.
Henry Lancelot Holland entered Richards & Co. in 1837, joining as a partner alongside his father, John Temple Leader, George Edwards, and others. He eventually assumed leadership of the firm and its Broadford Works located in Aberdeen. The company also maintained spinning operations and power looms in Montrose, with bleachfields situated at Rubislaw and Craigo.
Bank of England
Before his tenure as Governor, Holland served as Deputy Governor from 1863 until 1865. He succeeded Kirkman Daniel Hodgson as Governor and was followed by Thomas Newman Hunt. His period in office notably involved addressing the economic turmoil caused by the Panic of 1866.
Death
In addition to his banking career, Holland held directorship roles in insurance firms and other enterprises. He passed away on 24 January 1893 in Hampton, Surrey, at the age of 84.
Family
Holland married Martha Elizabeth Cator, daughter of Peter Cator from Beckenham, in 1844. The couple had eight children: five sons and three daughters.