About William Rootes
Lived 1917 – 1992 (aged 74). William Rootes was a British politician.
(William) Geoffrey Rootes, 2nd Baron Rootes (14 June 1917 – 16 January 1992) was the chairman of Rootes Motors (1964–1967), Chrysler UK (1967–1978) and Britain's National Economic Development Council (1968–1973).
Early life Rootes was the first son of William Edward Rootes and Nora Press and was educated at Port Regis, Harrow and Oxford.
He married his wife, Marian, on 15 August 1946. Their children were Sally Hayter Rootes and Nicholas Geoffrey Rootes, the 3rd Baron Rootes.
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Who was William Rootes?
British automotive executive (1917–1992)
When was William Rootes born?
William Rootes was born on 14 June 1917.
When did William Rootes die?
William Rootes died on 16 January 1992.
What was William Rootes's occupation?
William Rootes was a politician.
What nationality was William Rootes?
William Rootes was British.
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