William Gore (Lord Mayor of London)

Sir William Gore's arms

Sir William Gore (1644 - 1707) was Lord Mayor of London from 1701-02,[1] having been elected Alderman for the City Ward of Coleman Street in 1690.[2]

A successful merchant, Gore was appointed a founding Director of the Bank of England in 1694 before serving as Governor of the Hamburg and Levant Companies.[3][4]

  1. ^ Thomas, Henry (2 May 2019). "The Wards of London: Comprising a Historical and Topographical Description of Every Object of Importance Within the Boundaries of the City. With an Account of All the Companies, Institutions, Buildings, Ancient Remains ... and Biographical Sketches of All Eminent Persons Connected Therewith". J. Gifford. Retrieved 2 May 2019 – via Google Books.
  2. ^ "Notes on the aldermen, 1502-1700 - British History Online". www.british-history.ac.uk. Retrieved 2 May 2019.
  3. ^ "GORE, William (c.1675-1739), of Tring, Herts. - History of Parliament Online". www.historyofparliamentonline.org. Retrieved 2 May 2019.
  4. ^ "Catalogue description | Will of Sir William Gore, Alderman of City of London". 3 February 1708. Retrieved 2 May 2019 – via National Archive of the UK.