Charles Grant Gordon
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Charles Grant Gordon | |
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| Born | 21 August 1927 Glasgow, Scotland |
| Died | 21 December 2013 (aged 86) New York City, US |
| Education | Glasgow Academy Rugby School |
| Alma mater | Glasgow University |
| Occupation | Scottish whisky distiller |
| Title | Chairman and president, William Grant & Sons |
| Spouse(s) | Louise Eccles (1954-2008 her death) Francesca Morales |
| Children | 3 |
| Relatives | William Grant (great-grandfather) |
Charles Grant Gordon (21 August 1927 – 21 December 2013) was a Scottish whisky distiller, chairman and president of his family firm, William Grant & Sons.[1][2][3]
Charles Grant Gordon was born in Glasgow on 21 August 1927, the eldest son of William Grant, and the great-grandson of the original William Grant. He was educated at Glasgow Academy and Rugby School,[2] followed by a bachelor's degree in accounting at Glasgow University.[1][2]
Career
In 1951, Gordon qualified as a chartered accountant, and then joined the family business.[1] Following his father's death in 1953, Gordon became a director, later joined by his younger brother Sandy and by Eric Lloyd Roberts, the husband of his aunt Janet Sheed Roberts (née Gordon).[1]