Rowland Wright
British industrialist (1915–1991)
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Sir Rowland Sydney Wright CBE (4 October 1915[1] – 14 June 1991) was a British industrialist who served as Chancellor of the Queen's University, Belfast between 1984–91.[2]
Preceded byLord Ashby of Brandon
Succeeded bySir David Orr
Born4 October 1915
Died14 June 1991 (aged 75)
Rowland Wright | |
|---|---|
| 6th Chancellor of the Queen's University, Belfast | |
| In office 1984–1991 | |
| Preceded by | Lord Ashby of Brandon |
| Succeeded by | Sir David Orr |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 4 October 1915 |
| Died | 14 June 1991 (aged 75) |
He was born in Northampton.[3] He was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the 1970 New Year Honours.[4] He was knighted in the 1976 Birthday Honours for his service to export as Chairman of Imperial Chemical Industries.[5]
He died in Lewes, East Sussex, aged 75.[6][7]
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