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In 1570, Gresham founded the [[Royal Exchange]], having been inspired by [[Belgium]]'s {{Wiki|Bourse of Antwerp}}. Being the main investor, his influence was such that the building featured a grasshopper—the insect on his coat of arms—on the weathervane and a statue of him in the open courtyard.<ref name="Database">''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' – [[Database: Royal Exchange]]</ref> | In 1570, Gresham founded the [[Royal Exchange]], having been inspired by [[Belgium]]'s {{Wiki|Bourse of Antwerp}}. Being the main investor, his influence was such that the building featured a grasshopper—the insect on his coat of arms—on the weathervane and a statue of him in the open courtyard.<ref name="Database">''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' – [[Database: Royal Exchange]]</ref> | ||
==Legacy== | ===Legacy=== | ||
In 1844, the building for the Royal Exchange was rebuilt for the second time after a fire and Gresham's grasshopper returned to the weathervane, where it has remained since.<ref name="Database"/> | In 1844, the building for the Royal Exchange was rebuilt for the second time after a fire, and Gresham's grasshopper returned to the weathervane, where it has remained since.<ref name="Database"/> | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
Revision as of 21:11, 21 October 2022
Sir Thomas Gresham (c. 1519 – 1579) was an English merchant and financier who acted on behalf of the royal family, including for queens Mary I and Elizabeth I.[1]
History
In 1570, Gresham founded the Royal Exchange, having been inspired by Belgium's Bourse of Antwerp. Being the main investor, his influence was such that the building featured a grasshopper—the insect on his coat of arms—on the weathervane and a statue of him in the open courtyard.[2]
Legacy
In 1844, the building for the Royal Exchange was rebuilt for the second time after a fire, and Gresham's grasshopper returned to the weathervane, where it has remained since.[2]
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed: Syndicate (mentioned in Database entry only)
References
- ↑
Thomas Gresham on Wikipedia
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Assassin's Creed: Syndicate – Database: Royal Exchange