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Incorporation in London

When
1853
Where
London
Part of
Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China incorporated

James Wilson incorporated the Chartered Bank in London in 1853 under a Royal Charter from Queen Victoria.

The bank was founded in London in 1853 by James Wilson, a Scottish businessman. It received a Royal Charter from Queen Victoria. Wilson had previously served as Secretary of the Board of Control for the East India Company.

Sources

  1. Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-23
  2. James Wilson (businessman) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-05-13

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