Patrick Ashley Cooper
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Major Sir Patrick Ashley Cooper (18 November 1887 – 22 March 1961) was a British businessman who for more than two decades was governor of the Hudson's Bay Company and director of the Bank of England. He served as High Sheriff of the County of London and as High Sheriff of Hertfordshire.[1]
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Major Sir Patrick Ashley Cooper | |
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Born | (1887-11-18)18 November 1887 Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland |
Died | 22 March 1961(1961-03-22) (aged 73) At sea |
Nationality | British |
Education | Fettes College |
Alma mater | Trinity Hall, Cambridge |
Occupation | Businessman |
Children | 4 |
Military career | |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | British Army |
Years of service | 1906–18 |
Rank | Major |
Unit | Royal Field Artillery |
Battles/wars | World War I |
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