George Duncan Rowe
British stockbroker (1857–1934)
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George Duncan Rowe (1857–1934) was a British stockbroker, and the co-founder of Rowe & Pitman, with Frederick I. Pitman.
Born1857
Valparaíso, Chile
Died1934 (aged 76–77)
EducationMarlborough College
AlmamaterUniversity of Oxford
George Duncan Rowe | |
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Spy cartoon of Rowe in Vanity Fair, 1906 | |
| Born | 1857 Valparaíso, Chile |
| Died | 1934 (aged 76–77) |
| Education | Marlborough College |
| Alma mater | University of Oxford |
| Occupation | stockbroker |
| Known for | Co-founder of Rowe & Pitman |
| Spouse | Frances |
| Children | 7, including Antony Rowe |
Life
He was the born in Valparaíso, Chile, the son of Charles Rowe, a Liverpool shipowner.[1][2] He was educated at Marlborough College,[3] followed by University College, Oxford, where he was a keen rower.[2][4]
Rowe married Frances, a violinist, and they had seven children, including the rower Antony Rowe.[1]