George Forbes (cashier)

George Forbes (2 January 1825 – 25 May 1874) was a Scottish banker from Aberdeen who was Chief Cashier of the Bank of England from 1866–73. He resigned his position owing to poor health, after 29 years with the bank.[1] Forbes was replaced as Chief Cashier by Frank May.[2] He died the following year at Mistley Abbey, Manningtree, aged 45. He was the son of Rev. Patrick Forbes.[3]

A George Forbes signed Bank of England £5 banknote of 1871.

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  1. ^ "Money Market and City News". The Morning Post. London, England. 4 July 1873. p. 7. Retrieved 21 February 2024.
  2. ^ Chief Cashiers. Archived 2014-09-24 at the Wayback Machine Bank of England. Retrieved 20 September 2014.
  3. ^ "Deaths". Grantham Journal. 30 May 1874. p. 8. Retrieved 21 February 2024.
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