William Baker (British politician)
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William Baker (British politician)
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Sir William Baker was an English merchant and politician, a Member of the Parliament of Great Britain and Governor of the Hudson's Bay Company. He was the son of John Baker, a London draper. He became an Alderman of London in 1739 and a director of the East India Company in 1741–5, 1746–50 and 1751–53. He was also deputy chairman, chairman, Deputy Governor (1750-60) and the 11th Governor (1760–70) of the Hudson's Bay Company. He was knighted in 1760. He was MP for Plympton Erle from 1747 to 1768
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2008-10-04T20:24:33Z
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2024-09-05T04:10:51Z
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