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]
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| 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 | 3 |
| Relatives | William Grant (great-grandfather) |
Early life edit
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 edit
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 edit
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 edit
- ^ a b c d e "Obituary: Charles Grant Gordon, whisky executive". The Scotsman. 30 December 2013. Retrieved 21 October 2016.
- ^ a b c d e "Charles Gordon - obituary". Telegraph. 31 December 2013. Retrieved 21 October 2016.
- ^ a b "Charles Grant Gordon". Herald Scotland. Retrieved 21 October 2016.
External links edit
- "The Extraordinary life of Charles Grant Gordon". glenfiddich.com. Retrieved 2 August 2017.