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Bank Founding
- When
- May 1716
- Where
- Place Louis-le-Grand, Paris
The Banque Générale was founded as a private joint-stock company in May 1716.
John Law's Bank was started in May 1716 as a private-sector joint-stock company. It was formally known as the Banque Générale upon its establishment. The bank was initially established at Law's home on Place Louis-le-Grand in Paris.
Sources
- John Law's Bank Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-14
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