William Henry Clegg

William Henry Clegg (1867 – 16 March 1945) was the first Governor of the South African Reserve Bank, serving from 17 December 1920 until 31 December 1931.[1] He was succeeded by Johannes Postmus.[1]

Early life

Clegg was born in 1867 in Stanley, West Yorkshire, the son of George Clegg.[2]: 7 

Career

Clegg began his banking career in September 1886 when he joined the Bank of England.[2]: 7  By 1895, he had become an assistant to the auditor and was promoted to first auditor in 1900.[2]: 7  In 1914, he was appointed principal of the branch banks office, and by 1919, he had become the Bank's chief accountant.[2]: 7 

In 1920, Clegg was appointed the first Governor of the South African Reserve Bank, a position he held until 1931.[2]: 7  After the end of his tenure, he was named chairman of the Commission of Inquiry into the Hong Kong currency.[2]: 7  He returned to the Bank of England in 1932, where he served as a director.[2]: 7 [3]: 5 

Marriage

In 1895, he married Mary Van Valkenburgh Baker. She died from injuries sustained in a fire in 1909. https://www.ancestry.co.uk/family-tree/person/tree/3913282/person/1012313476/facts

In 1916, he married Elinor Constance Mary Clement Bowen (1890-1954) and had two sons and a daughter.[2]: 7 

Death

He died on 16 March 1945 at Stillwood House in Winchester, England.[2]: 7 

References

  1. ^ a b "South African Reserve Bank - Biographical Sketches of Directors: 1921 to 1993". Archived from the original on 30 March 2019. Retrieved 26 July 2011.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i "Mr. W. H. Clegg". The Times (London). No. 50098. 22 March 1945.
  3. ^ "Aberdeen Man's Distinction". The Evening Telegraph and Post (Dundee, Scotland). 30 March 1932.
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