Vincent Cartwright Vickers


Vincent Cartwright Vickers, was an economist, Deputy Lieutenant of the City of London, director of Vickers Limited and London Assurance. Between 1910 and 1919 he was a Governor of the Bank of England, and later became President of the Economic Reform Club and Institute.

Early life

He was the son of Albert Vickers and Edith. He was educated at the Eton and Magdalen College, in Oxford.

Career

He also worked as a humorist and artist. He wrote and illustrated The Google Book while serving as a director of the Bank of England.