the South Sea Company

GPTKB entity

Statements (61)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Company
gptkbp:assets South Sea trade rights
gptkbp:associated_with political corruption
gptkbp:collapse_year 1720
gptkbp:conflict 1720
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired literature
gptkbp:currency gptkb:British_pound
gptkbp:dissolved 1853
gptkbp:economic_impact long-term effects on finance
gptkbp:economic_lessons risk management
gptkbp:famous_for gptkb:South_Sea_Bubble
gptkbp:financial_scandals yes
gptkbp:financials gptkb:none
no
shares
significant chapter
gptkbp:founded 1711
gptkbp:founder Sea Company founders
gptkbp:headquarters gptkb:London
gptkbp:historical_analysis extensively studied
gptkbp:historical_context early 18th century finance
gptkbp:historical_impact long-lasting effects on finance
gptkbp:historical_period Early 18th century
gptkbp:historical_records extensive documentation
gptkbp:historical_significance first major stock market crash
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label the South Sea Company
gptkbp:impact British economy
gptkbp:industry finance
gptkbp:investment gptkb:British_government
wealthy individuals
upper class
speculators
important lesson
improved post-collapse
gptkbp:is_respected_by lost after bubble
gptkbp:is_set_in gptkb:Dutch_East_India_Company
gptkbp:key_people gptkb:Robert_Walpole
gptkbp:legacy financial regulation reforms
gptkbp:local_government high
initially strong
gptkbp:losses millions of pounds
gptkbp:market slavery and sugar
gptkbp:merged_with gptkb:none
gptkbp:notable_event gptkb:South_Sea_Bubble
gptkbp:original_purpose trade with South America
gptkbp:parliamentary_inquiry yes
gptkbp:provides_oversight_for increased after collapse
gptkbp:public_perception mixed after collapse
gptkbp:regulatory_compliance introduced post-collapse
gptkbp:related_to British colonialism
gptkbp:revenue speculative investment
trade profits
gptkbp:stock_exchange gptkb:London_Stock_Exchange
yes
gptkbp:stock_market_behavior volatile
gptkbp:stock_market_reform necessary after collapse
gptkbp:stock_market_regulation increased after collapse
gptkbp:stock_price_peak 1720
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Bank_of_England
gptkbp:trade_goods speculation and bubbles
gptkbp:type gptkb:Partnerships