Adam Smith first Scot to adorn an English banknote?

The Guardian reports this - Adam Smith first Scot to adorn an English banknote

Adam Smith, the legendary Scottish economist, is to appear on the new £20 note.

I could swear we've already had William Paterson, Scot and first robber of the Bank of England. Haven't we?

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Not according to Wikipedia anyway. I could have sworn he did appear. Oh well!

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