William Paterson

William Paterson was a Scottish-born politician and economist who played a key role in establishing the Bank of England and was a founding father of the United States' financial system. He served as a signatory of the U.S. Constitution and helped draft the Articles of Confederation. Paterson also served as New Jersey's governor and later as a U.S. senator. His work focused on promoting financial stability, national credit, and economic development. Overall, he contributed significantly to shaping modern banking, American governance, and economic policy.