1694Founding of the Bank of England

The Bank of England is established.
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📜 William the Conqueror Orders the Domesday Book

– The Domesday Book is initiated by William I of England.
William the Conqueror Orders the Domesday Book (1086)
Middle AgesNorman ConquestTaxationFeudalismWilliam the ConquerorCensusLand OwnershipEconomic History
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🏢 Royal Exchange Founded by Thomas Gresham

Royal Exchange Founded by Thomas Gresham (1565)
EconomicsTradeHistoryFinanceMercantilism
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✉️ Establishment of the Royal General Post Office

Establishment of the Royal General Post Office (1660)
CommunicationTradeGovernmentInfrastructure
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🏦 Founding of the Bank of England

The Bank of England is established.
Founding of the Bank of England (1694)
BankingFinanceCreditMonetary PolicyMercantilismEconomic DevelopmentWilliam III
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⚰️ Death of Queen Mary II of England

Death of Queen Mary II of England (1694)
QueenSuccessionWilliam IIIGlorious RevolutionMonarchy
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📉 The South Sea Bubble Burst

The South Sea Bubble Burst (1720)
Financial CrisisStock MarketSpeculationInvestmentEconomic HistoryFraud
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