Biography of Francis Eyles 1st Baronet -1716
Francis Eyles 1st Baronet was born to John Eyles.
In or before 1673 Francis Eyles 1st Baronet and Elizabeth Ayley were married.
In 1683 [his son] John Eyles 2nd Baronet was born to Francis Eyles 1st Baronet and [his wife] Elizabeth Ayley.
Around 1690 [his son] Joseph Eyles was born to Francis Eyles 1st Baronet and [his wife] Elizabeth Ayley.
In 1697 Francis Eyles 1st Baronet was appointed Director of the Bank of England.
In 1707 Francis Eyles 1st Baronet was appointed Governor of the Bank of England which position he held until 1709.
In 1710 Francis Eyles 1st Baronet was elected Sheriff of London.
On 23 Jan 1711 Francis Eyles 1st Baronet was appointed Alderman of Bridge Without Ward which position he held for life.
On 01 Dec 1714 Francis Eyles 1st Baronet was created 1st Baronet Eyles of London by King George I of Great Britain and Ireland (age 54).
On 24 May 1716 Francis Eyles 1st Baronet died. His son [his son] John Eyles 2nd Baronet (age 33) succeeded 2nd Baronet Eyles of London.
On 05 Jun 1716 Francis Eyles 1st Baronet was buried at St Helen's Church Bishopsgate.
