Robert Wiseman
Robert Wiseman | |
|---|---|
| Born | 18 April 1916 United Kingdom |
| Died | 7 December 2004 (aged 88) United Kingdom |
| Occupation | Businessman |
Robert Ramsey Wiseman (18 April 1916 – 7 December 2004) was a Scottish businessman and the founder of Robert Wiseman Dairies, one of the largest dairy businesses in the United Kingdom.
Career
[edit]Born at Strathaven in Lanarkshire, Robert Wiseman sold his farmland to become a designated milk distributor in East Kilbride.[1] He used his farm horse and cart to deliver milk.[2]
Personal life
[edit]Wiseman was married to Jean Wiseman, and together they had four sons and one daughter. Three of the sons became executives in the company.[3]
His interests included bowling and curling.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ "Obituary: Robert Wiseman". The Times. 17 December 2004. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 15 September 2009.
- ^ a b "Dairy founder Robert Wiseman dies". Edinburgh Evening News. 9 December 2004. Archived from the original on 16 June 2011. Retrieved 15 September 2009.
- ^ "Obituary – Robert Wiseman". The Scotsman. December 2004. Archived from the original on 21 January 2015.
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