The Honourable East India Company was often known as "John Company". In speech, where was the accent placed?

If it was as a personification of a notional employer it would presumably on the first syllable of 'Company'. Alternatively, if 'John' was a convenient replacement for "The Honourable East India", then presumably the accent would be on 'John'. Does anybody actually know?The Honourable East India Company was often known as "John Company". In speech, where was the accent placed?
It was the name given to the rank and file employees of the East India Company. It is a diret translation from the Dutch name: "Jan Compagnie", which is exactly the same, in Dutch.The Honourable East India Company was often known as "John Company". In speech, where was the accent placed?
it depends on the situation.

sometimes it was on the "john". Other times, it was on the "comp". JOHN company. Or john COMPany.