John Hanger | |
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| Born | c. 1656 |
| Died | 1733 (aged 76–77) |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation(s) | Merchant and banker |
| Known for | Governor of the Bank of England |
| Spouse | Mary Coles |
John Hanger (c. 1656 – 1733) was a merchant of Trinity Minories who was Governor of the Bank of England from 1719 to 1721 when the Bank of England was closely involved in the financing of the South Sea Company. His family were closely associated with the hundred of Bray in Berkshire and a memorial to the family exists in St Michael's Church there.