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Founding of Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena

Founding of Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena
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Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena S.p.A., known as BMPS or just MPS, is an Italian bank. Tracing its history to a mount of piety founded in 1472 and established in its present form in 1624, it is the world's oldest bank, and after the acquisition of Mediobanca in 2025 it is the third largest Italian bank.

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  1. Battle of TewkesburyMay 4, 1471
  2. Creation of Annunciationcirca 1472
  3. Founding of Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena (this page)March 4, 1472
  4. Wattasid dynasty1472–1554
  5. Founding of La Poste1477
  6. Founding of Royal Netherlands NavyJanuary 8, 1488

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