About Patrick Hennessy
Lived 1898 – 1981 (aged 82). Patrick Hennessy was a British military personnel.
Sir Patrick Hennessy (18 April 1898 – 13 March 1981) was an Irish-born British industrialist, originally from County Cork. During the First World War he served in the British Army, between 1914 and 1918, with the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers. He relocated to England, by now a separate country, in 1931 when he was appointed Purchasing Manager with Ford of Britain. His successor at Ford of Britain chairman was Leonard Crossland.
Personal life In 1923 he married Dorothy Margaret Davis of Boardmills, County Down. The couple had two sons and one daughter.
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Who was Patrick Hennessy?
Irish industrialist
When was Patrick Hennessy born?
Patrick Hennessy was born on 18 April 1898.
When did Patrick Hennessy die?
Patrick Hennessy died on 13 March 1981.
What was Patrick Hennessy's occupation?
Patrick Hennessy was a military personnel.
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Patrick Hennessy was British.
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