Joseph Cyril Bamford | |
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| Born | 21 June 1916 Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, England |
| Died | 1 March 2001 (aged 84) London, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Alma mater | Stonyhurst College |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Years active | 1945–2001 |
| Known for | J.C. Bamford Excavators (JCB) |
| Successor | Anthony Bamford |
| Spouse |
Marjorie Griffin (m. 1941) |
| Children | 2 sons Anthony and Mark |
Joseph Cyril Bamford, CBE (21 June 1916 – 1 March 2001)[1] was a British businessman. He was the founder of J.C. Bamford Excavators Limited (JCB), a manufacturer of heavy equipment.