Ottoman Bank Manager Francis de Palézieux Falconnet’s Adventure in Constantinople (1856-1861)

The 19th century was a period in which the financial institutions in the Ottoman Empire, both in the administrative organization and the private sector, were westernized and emerged anew. The empire also became acquainted with banking activities during this period, with the first serious step in thi...

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Main Author: Hasan Ali Çakmak
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Published: Istanbul University Press 2024-06-01
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description The 19th century was a period in which the financial institutions in the Ottoman Empire, both in the administrative organization and the private sector, were westernized and emerged anew. The empire also became acquainted with banking activities during this period, with the first serious step in this field being taken with the establishment of Dersaadet Bank in 1849 under the leadership of bankers Alléon and Baltazzi. After the declaration of the Ottoman Reform Edict of 1856, a period took place in which foreign entrepreneurs sought opportunities and established various institutions and organizations regarding banking in Ottoman lands. Although detailed studies are found on local bankers in the current literature, the studies on foreign bankers who joinedthe business and financial world in the Ottoman lands cannot be said to be at the desired level. In this regard, the current article covers the life and activities of the foreign banker and Ottoman Bank Manager Francis de Palézieux Falconnet in Constantinople. Revealing the services of Falconnet, who had come to the capital after the Crimean War and contributed to the monetary system and financial administration of the empire for about five years not only as a banker but also as a financial adviser, is an effort that will add a different dimension to financial history of the Empire. Based on this purpose, the current review is devoted to filling the gap regarding Falconnet’s life and activities in the Ottoman world by using a comparative method to evaluate the sources in Turkish and foreign languages.
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spelling doaj-art-8b4124ca8c5846bc8a43df5a686c40562025-08-20T02:58:44ZengIstanbul University PressTürkiyat Mecmuası2651-31882024-06-0134111313910.26650/iuturkiyat.1413733123456Ottoman Bank Manager Francis de Palézieux Falconnet’s Adventure in Constantinople (1856-1861)Hasan Ali Çakmak0https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8846-0308Bitlis Eren Üniversitesi, Bitlis, TurkiyeThe 19th century was a period in which the financial institutions in the Ottoman Empire, both in the administrative organization and the private sector, were westernized and emerged anew. The empire also became acquainted with banking activities during this period, with the first serious step in this field being taken with the establishment of Dersaadet Bank in 1849 under the leadership of bankers Alléon and Baltazzi. After the declaration of the Ottoman Reform Edict of 1856, a period took place in which foreign entrepreneurs sought opportunities and established various institutions and organizations regarding banking in Ottoman lands. Although detailed studies are found on local bankers in the current literature, the studies on foreign bankers who joinedthe business and financial world in the Ottoman lands cannot be said to be at the desired level. In this regard, the current article covers the life and activities of the foreign banker and Ottoman Bank Manager Francis de Palézieux Falconnet in Constantinople. Revealing the services of Falconnet, who had come to the capital after the Crimean War and contributed to the monetary system and financial administration of the empire for about five years not only as a banker but also as a financial adviser, is an effort that will add a different dimension to financial history of the Empire. Based on this purpose, the current review is devoted to filling the gap regarding Falconnet’s life and activities in the Ottoman world by using a comparative method to evaluate the sources in Turkish and foreign languages.https://cdn.istanbul.edu.tr/file/JTA6CLJ8T5/20425EDD545D43B490A64B6B59E4A467francis de palézieux falconnetottoman financeottoman banksottoman banking historyforeign bankers
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Ottoman Bank Manager Francis de Palézieux Falconnet’s Adventure in Constantinople (1856-1861)
Türkiyat Mecmuası
francis de palézieux falconnet
ottoman finance
ottoman banks
ottoman banking history
foreign bankers
title Ottoman Bank Manager Francis de Palézieux Falconnet’s Adventure in Constantinople (1856-1861)
title_full Ottoman Bank Manager Francis de Palézieux Falconnet’s Adventure in Constantinople (1856-1861)
title_fullStr Ottoman Bank Manager Francis de Palézieux Falconnet’s Adventure in Constantinople (1856-1861)
title_full_unstemmed Ottoman Bank Manager Francis de Palézieux Falconnet’s Adventure in Constantinople (1856-1861)
title_short Ottoman Bank Manager Francis de Palézieux Falconnet’s Adventure in Constantinople (1856-1861)
title_sort ottoman bank manager francis de palezieux falconnet s adventure in constantinople 1856 1861
topic francis de palézieux falconnet
ottoman finance
ottoman banks
ottoman banking history
foreign bankers
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