Robert Crichton-Brown

Sir Robert Crichton-Brown KCMG CBE TD (23 August 1919 – 11 July 2013)[1][2] was an Australian businessman best known as chairman of Rothmans International during the 1980s.[3][4]

Sir Robert Crichton-Brown

KCMG CBE TD
Born(1919-08-23)23 August 1919
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Died11 July 2013(2013-07-11) (aged 93)
London, England
NationalityAustralian
Other namesBob Crichton-Brown
EducationSydney Grammar School
Spouse(s)Nono (1941–2001)
Military career
Allegiance United Kingdom
Service/branchBritish Army
Years of service1939–?
RankCaptain

He was also Treasurer of the Liberal Party of Australia between 1974 and 1989.[4] He was a keen yachtsman, competing in the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race many times. He was the skipper of the Pacha, winner of the 1970 Sydney to Hobart race.[5] He was the National Chair for the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award - Australia from 1979 to 1984

Honours

Crichton-Brown was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 1970. He was made a Knight Bachelor in 1972, and made a Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George (KCMG) in 1980.[1][2][6][7][8][9]

References
  1. "Sir Robert Crichton-Brown; Formidable Australian businessman and chairman of Rothmans whose interests ranged from politics and charity to yacht racing". The Times. 14 August 2013. Retrieved 27 January 2021.
  2. "Tributes & Celebrations - Robert Crichton-Brown". The Sydney Morning Herald. 20 July 2013. Retrieved 15 April 2015.
  3. McNicoll, D.D. (24 August 2013). "Robert Crichton-Brown: Business leader, soldier and sailor". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 14 April 2015.
  4. "Sir Robert Crichton-Brown". The Telegraph. 21 July 2013. Retrieved 14 April 2015.
  5. "Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race Winners - 1945-2005" (PDF). Cruising Yacht Club of Australia. Retrieved 15 April 2015.
  6. "No. 45000". The London Gazette (Supplement). 30 December 1969. p. 37.
  7. "No. 45679". The London Gazette (Supplement). 23 May 1972. p. 6287.
  8. "No. 46265". The London Gazette (Supplement). 11 April 1974. p. 4823.
  9. "No. 48213". The London Gazette (Supplement). 13 June 1980. p. 33.
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