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James Braid Taylor

James Braid Taylor

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Banking & finance Great mind of history

Sir James Braid Taylor, KCIE was the second Governor of the Reserve Bank of India, holding office from 1 July 1937 until his death on 17 February 1943. He succeeded Sir Osborne Smith who was the Governor from 1 April 1935 to 30 June 1937.

BORN

21 April 1891

DIED

17 February 1943

HONOUR

Knight Bachelor

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Key facts

Born
21 April 1891
Died
17 February 1943
Sector
Banking & finance
Profession
Indian central banker (1891–1943)
Gender
Male

Biography

Sir James Braid Taylor, KCIE was the second Governor of the Reserve Bank of India, holding office from 1 July 1937 until his death on 17 February 1943. He succeeded Sir Osborne Smith who was the Governor from 1 April 1935 to 30 June 1937. He was appointed a CIE in the 1933 New Year Honours List, knighted in the 1935 Silver Jubilee and Birthday Honours List and further appointed a KCIE in the 1939 Birthday Honours List.

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Timeline

  1. 1891Born
  2. 1937Becomes Governor of the Reserve Bank of India
  3. 1943Dies
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