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Sir Ian Potter | |
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 Potter at the conferring of his honorary doctorate, 15 December 1973 | |
| Born | William Ian Potter 25 July 1902 Sydney, Australia |
| Died | 24 October 1994 (aged 92) Melbourne, Australia |
| Education | University of Sydney |
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| Children | 2 daughters (Robin Potter and Carolyn Parker Bowles) |
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| Allegiance | Australia |
| Service | Royal Australian Navy / Naval Auxiliary Patrol |
| Years of service | 1942–1946 |
| Rank | Staff Skipper (Sub Lieutenant) |
| Unit | HMAS Lonsdale, Port Melbourne |
| Commands | HMAS Nordecia |
| Battles / wars | Second World War |
Sir William Ian Potter (25 August 1902 – 24 October 1994), known as Ian Potter, was an Australian stockbroker, businessman and philanthropist. Potter was knighted in 1962. The Ian Potter Foundation, which he established in 1964, has made grants to research institutes, charities, universities and arts organisations. Since 1993, the Ian Potter Cultural Trust has awarded grants to individuals in the arts.