Tristan Antico

Tristan Antico

Sir Tristan Venus Antico, AC (25 March 1923 – 26 December 2004), was a prominent Australian industrialist, horse breeder, and patron of the arts.

Antico was born in Piovene, Italy, immigrating with his family to Australia aged seven.[1] He attended Sydney Boys High School.[2]

In 1954 Antico bought Pioneer Readymix. In 1959 it was listed on the Sydney Stock Market.[2] In 1967 Italy made Antico a Commander of the Order of the Star of Italian Solidarity. He was knighted in 1973[3] and was appointed a Companion of the Order of Australia in 1983.[4]

He was chairman of St Vincent's Hospital.[2]

  1. ^ Tristan Antico Australian Financial Review 6 April 1990
  2. ^ a b c Something of the modern Medici about this Tristan Sydney Morning Herald' 13 January 2005
  3. ^ "Knight Bachelor". It's an Honour. Australian Government. 2 June 1973.
    In recognition of service to industry
  4. ^ "Companion of the Order of Australia (AC)". It's an Honour. Government of Australia. 26 January 1983.
    In recognition of service to industry and the community