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Sir Hugh Fraser, 2nd Baronet

1936 – 1987

British businessman

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Lived 1936 – 1987 (aged 50). Sir Hugh Fraser, 2nd Baronet was a British businessperson and politician.

Sir Hugh Fraser, 2nd Baronet (18 December 1936 – 5 May 1987 ) formerly 2nd Baron Fraser of Allander, was a British chairman of the House of Fraser, Harrods, George Outram and Company, and Whyte and Mackay. He lived at Mugdock, near Milngavie, Scotland. He was the son of Hugh Fraser, 1st Baron Fraser of Allander, and inherited the Barony of Fraser of Allander on his father's death in 1966, but disclaimed it for life the same year. He has three daughters. He was not related to the politician Sir Hugh Fraser.

Career Fraser was educated at St Mary's School, Melrose and Kelvinside Academy. He was given an honorary doctorate by the University of Stirling, where one of the student residences is now named Fraser of Allander after him. In 1981, he gifted the Mugdock Castle estate (purchased by his father) to the regional council as a country park. In 1960, he established the Hugh Fraser Foundation for charitable work. He was also a major benefactor to the Glasgow Scout Association and was chairman of Dumbarton Football Club.

It was alleged by a Channel 5 documentary that Fraser put up the money for an attempted abduction of Ronnie Biggs from Brazil, so the latter could stand trial in Britain for his part in the Great Train Robbery.

Hugh Fraser died from cancer in 1987, aged 50.

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Kelvinside Academy
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Member of the House of Lords
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Who was Sir Hugh Fraser, 2nd Baronet?

British businessman (1936–1987)

When was Sir Hugh Fraser, 2nd Baronet born?

Sir Hugh Fraser, 2nd Baronet was born on 18 December 1936 in Bearsden.

When did Sir Hugh Fraser, 2nd Baronet die?

Sir Hugh Fraser, 2nd Baronet died on 5 May 1987.

What was Sir Hugh Fraser, 2nd Baronet's occupation?

Sir Hugh Fraser, 2nd Baronet was a businessperson and politician.

What nationality was Sir Hugh Fraser, 2nd Baronet?

Sir Hugh Fraser, 2nd Baronet was British.

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· Wikipedia: Sir Hugh Fraser, 2nd Baronet

· Wikidata: Q7527308

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