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| was | Financial professional Banker | |
| Work field | Finance | |
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| Birth | 1720 | |
| Death | 23 June 1789 (aged 69 years) |
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William Ewer (c.1720-23 June 1789) was an English businessman and politician.
Originally in business as a grocer and merchant trading with Turkey, Ewer became a director of the Bank of England in 1763, holding this post until his death. He was appointed Deputy Governor in 1779 and then Governor from 1781 to 1783.
He replaced Daniel Booth as Governor and was succeeded by Richard Neave.
He was a Member (MP) of the Parliament of England for Dorchester 1765 to 1789.