Francis Taylor, Baron Taylor of Hadfield
British Baron and businessman
About Francis Taylor, Baron Taylor of Hadfield
Lived 1905 – 1995 (aged 90). Francis Taylor, Baron Taylor of Hadfield was a British entrepreneur and politician.
Francis Taylor, Baron Taylor of Hadfield (7 January 1905 – 15 February 1995) was an English businessman who founded Taylor Woodrow, a leading international contractor and developer.
Career He was born in Hadfield, near Glossop in Derbyshire in 1905. By the age of 11, he was operating his father's fruit business. The family moved to Blackpool where at the age of 16, with help from his father and a bank, he spent £400 developing two houses which he sold at a substantial profit (£1000 each).
Lord Taylor of Hadfield continued to hold the position of Life President until his death on 15 February 1995. He died while visiting Taylor Woodrow's 3,500-home flagship development, The Meadows, in Sarasota, Florida.
Family
Taylor's second wife, Christine, who was also involved with Taylor Woodrow, lived with her daughter Sarah Melville until she died in 2011.
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Who was Francis Taylor, Baron Taylor of Hadfield?
British Baron and businessman (1905-1995)
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Francis Taylor, Baron Taylor of Hadfield was born on 7 January 1905.
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Francis Taylor, Baron Taylor of Hadfield died on 15 February 1995.
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Francis Taylor, Baron Taylor of Hadfield was an entrepreneur and politician.
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Francis Taylor, Baron Taylor of Hadfield was British.
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