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David Milne-Watson

1869 – 1945

British industrialist

Business magnate
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About David Milne-Watson

Lived 1869 – 1945 (aged 76). David Milne-Watson was a British business magnate.

Sir David Milne-Watson (10 March 1869 – 3 October 1945) was a Scottish industrialist who served as managing director of the Gas Light and Coke Company between 1916 and 1945, and president of the National Gas Council of Great Britain and Ireland from 1919 to 1943.

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Birth century
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Business magnate
Also known as
Sir David Milne-Watson, 1st Bt.

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People whose lives overlapped David Milne-Watson's

Frequently asked questions

Who was David Milne-Watson?

British industrialist

When was David Milne-Watson born?

David Milne-Watson was born on 10 March 1869.

When did David Milne-Watson die?

David Milne-Watson died on 3 October 1945.

What was David Milne-Watson's occupation?

David Milne-Watson was a business magnate.

What nationality was David Milne-Watson?

David Milne-Watson was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: David Milne-Watson

· Wikidata: Q16750826

· DBpedia: David Milne-Watson

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