John Law

Description: (economist, banker, statistician)
John Law was a Scottish economist best remembered for his work as Controller General of Finances under the Regent of the Kingdom of France, Philippe II, Duke of Orléans. Law is credited with founding Banque Générale Privée, the first financial organization to pioneer the use of paper money. Law is also credited with originating ideas like the real bills doctrine.

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Birthday April 21, 1671 (Taurus)
Died on March 21, 1729
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