Harold Bowen | |
|---|---|
 Sir Harold Bowden | |
| Chairman and Managing Director of Raleigh Bicycle Company and Sturmey-Archer | |
| In office 1921-1938 | |
| Chairman of the British Olympic Association | |
| In office 1930-1934 | |
| High Sheriff of Nottinghamshire | |
| In office 1933 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 9 July 1880 San Francisco, California, U.S. |
| Died | 24 August 1960 (aged 80) Winchester, England |
| Spouse(s) |
Vera Whitaker
(m. 1908; div. 1919)Muriel Ker-Douglas
(m. 1920; died 1952)June McKay (m. 1952)Valerie Came (m. 1957) |
| Children | 2 |
| Parent |
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| Education | Clare College, Cambridge |
Sir Harold Bowden, 2nd Baronet, GBE (9 July 1880 – 24 August 1960), was the chairman and chief executive of the Raleigh Bicycle Company and Sturmey-Archer Ltd from his father's death in 1921 until his own retirement in 1938. He also served as President of the British Cycle and Motor-Cycle Manufacturers and Trader Union, President of the Motor and Cycle Trades Benevolent Fund, and Chairman of the British Olympic Association for the 1932 Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles.[1][2]
His achievements were celebrated in 1938 when Cycling Weekly awarded him his own page in the Golden Book of Cycling, which is now held in 'The Pedal Club' archive.[2]
- ^ Lundy, Darryl. "Sir Harold Bowden". The Peerage.com. Retrieved 9 March 2011.[unreliable source]
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