De Kock, M. H. 1898-

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Name (Latin)
De Kock, M. H. 1898-
Other forms of name
De Kock, M. H. (Michiel Hendrik), b. 1898
De Kock, Michiel Hendrik, 1898-
Kock, M. H. de (Michiel Hendrik de), 1898-
Date of birth
1898-01-29
Date of death
1976-09-18
Gender
male
Fuller form of name
Michiel Hendrik
MARC
MARC
Other Identifiers
VIAF: 37980352
Wikidata: Q6837384
Library of congress: no 94013058
Sources of Information
  • Banca central, 1964:t.p. (M. H. De Kock)
  • Who's who of Southern Africa, 1974:p. 259 (De Kock, Michiel Hendrik, b. 1898, Dist. Malmesbury)
Wikipedia description:

Michiel Hendrik de Kock (29 January 1898, Malmesbury, Cape Colony —18 September 1976, Cape Town) was the third Governor of the South African Reserve Bank. His term of office was from 1 July 1945 to 30 June 1962. All South African banknotes issued during the reign of Queen Elizabeth II carry his signature. The Union of South Africa became the Republic of South Africa under the Constitution of the First Republic on 31 May 1961. His signature is also carried on the first issue of Rand banknotes, which were first issued on 14 February 1961. His successor was Dr. G. Rissik. His son, Dr. G.P.C. de Kock also served as a Governor of the South African Reserve Bank.

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