About John Zochonis
Lived 1929 – 2013 (aged 84). John Zochonis was a British industrialist and philanthropist.
Sir John Basil Zochonis (2 October 1929 – 30 November 2013) was a British industrialist and philanthropist, the chairman of PZ Cussons, and the great nephew of its founder, George Zochonis.
Early life John Zochonis was born in Cheshire. He attended Rugby School and studied at Corpus Christi College, Oxford.
Career He joined PZ Cussons in 1953. He gave to, inter alia, Chethams School of Music, the Clonter Opera, the Buxton Festival, the Manchester International Festival, Manchester Art Gallery, the Lowry Centre, Manchester Midday Concerts Society, Royal Exchange Theatre and the Northern Chamber Orchestra.
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Who was John Zochonis?
British industrialist
When was John Zochonis born?
John Zochonis was born on 2 October 1929 in Dunham Massey.
When did John Zochonis die?
John Zochonis died on 30 November 2013 in Rostherne.
What was John Zochonis's occupation?
John Zochonis was an industrialist and philanthropist.
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John Zochonis was British.
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