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Robert Wiseman

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Robert Wiseman
Born(1916-04-18)18 April 1916
United Kingdom
Died7 December 2004(2004-12-07) (aged 88)
United Kingdom
OccupationBusinessman

Robert Ramsey Wiseman (18 April 1916 – 7 December 2004) was a Scottish businessman and the founder of Robert Wiseman Dairies, one of the largest dairy businesses in the United Kingdom.

Career

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Born at Strathaven in Lanarkshire, Robert Wiseman sold his farmland to become a designated milk distributor in East Kilbride.[1] He used his farm horse and cart to deliver milk.[2]

Personal life

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Wiseman was married to Jean Wiseman, and together they had four sons and one daughter. Three of the sons became executives in the company.[3]

His interests included bowling and curling.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Obituary: Robert Wiseman". The Times. 17 December 2004. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 15 September 2009.
  2. ^ a b "Dairy founder Robert Wiseman dies". Edinburgh Evening News. 9 December 2004. Archived from the original on 16 June 2011. Retrieved 15 September 2009.
  3. ^ "Obituary – Robert Wiseman". The Scotsman. December 2004. Archived from the original on 21 January 2015.