Charles Grant Gordon

Charles Grant Gordon
Born 21 August 1927
Glasgow, Scotland
Died 21 December 2013
New York City, US
Nationality British
Education Glasgow Academy
Rugby School
Alma mater Glasgow University
Occupation Scottish whisky distiller
Title Chairman and president, William Grant & Sons
Spouse(s) Louise Eccles (1954-her death)
Francesca Morales
Children Grant Edward Gordon, Grant Glenn Gordon and Lloyd Grant Gordon
Relatives William Grant (great-grandfather)

Charles Grant Gordon (21 August 1927 - 21 December 2013), was a Scottish whisky distiller, chairman and president of his family firm, William Grant & Sons.[1][2][3]

Early life

Charles Grant Gordon was born in Glasgow on 21 August 1927, the eldest son of William Grant, and the great-grandson of the original William Grant. He was educated at Glasgow Academy and Rugby School,[2] followed by a bachelor's degree in accounting at Glasgow University.[1][2]

Career

In 1951, Gordon qualified as a chartered accountant, and then joined the family business.[1] Following his father's death in 1953, Gordon became a director, later joined by his younger brother Sandy and by Eric Lloyd Roberts, the husband of his aunt Janet Sheed Roberts (née Gordon).[1]

Personal life

In 1954, Gordon married Louise Eccles, and they had three sons, Grant Edward Gordon, Grant Glenn Gordon and Lloyd Grant Gordon.[2][3] After Louise's death, he married Francesca Morales.[2]

Gordon died in hospital of pneumonia in New York City on 21 December 2013.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 "Obituary: Charles Grant Gordon, whisky executive". The Scotsman. 2013-12-30. Retrieved 2016-10-21.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 "Charles Gordon - obituary". Telegraph. 2013-12-31. Retrieved 2016-10-21.
  3. 1 2 "Charles Grant Gordon". Herald Scotland. Retrieved 2016-10-21.

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