William Cain
British businessman
About William Cain
Lived 1864 – 1924 (aged 59). William Cain was a British.
Sir William Ernest Cain, 1st Baronet, JP (7 May 1864 – 5 May 1924) was an English brewer and philanthropist.
Cain was the son of Robert Cain, who had founded a large brewing empire, Robert Cain & Sons Ltd. He was educated at Winwick Priory. The family firm was taken over as joint managing directors by William Cain and his brother, Charles Nall-Cain, who continued to develop the business.
During the First World War, Cain donated his old home, Wilton Manor at West Kirby, to the government as a convalescent hospital for officers and paid for its conversion and equipment. He also donated money to many other war charities. For these services, he was knighted in 1917
Cain married Florence Roberts in 1886. They had a son and a daughter. He died in 1924 at the age of 59 and was succeeded in the baronetcy by his only son, Ernest.
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Who was William Cain?
British businessman (1864–1924)
When was William Cain born?
William Cain was born on 7 May 1864.
When did William Cain die?
William Cain died on 5 May 1924.
What nationality was William Cain?
William Cain was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Sir William Cain, 1st Baronet
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