Peter Thomas
British businessman, rugby union player and chairman
About Peter Thomas
Lived 1943 – 2023 (aged 79). Peter Thomas was a British businessperson and rugby union player.
Peter Thomas (born 1943 in Edinburgh, died 2023) was a Welsh businessman and philanthropist. He made his first fortune from Peter's Food Services, which he sold with his brother Stanley Thomas in 1988.
Rugby Thomas played for the Cardiff Rugby club in his early life, and later became the club's chairman and benefactor.
Honours He was awarded the CBE in the 2012 New Year Honours for "services to Entrepreneurship, Sport and Charity in Wales".
He was awarded an honorary fellowship of the University of South Wales in 2014.
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Who was Peter Thomas?
British businessman, rugby union player and chairman
When was Peter Thomas born?
Peter Thomas was born on 4 May 1943 in Edinburgh.
When did Peter Thomas die?
Peter Thomas died on 29 March 2023.
What was Peter Thomas's occupation?
Peter Thomas was a businessperson and rugby union player.
What nationality was Peter Thomas?
Peter Thomas was British.
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