Sir John Anderson, 1st Baronet

Sir John Anderson, 1st Baronet

Sir John Anderson, 1st Baronet (8 May 1878–11 April 1963) was a Scottish businessman, writer and lecturer.

He was born in Glasgow and educated at Allan Glen's School and the University of Glasgow. He entered the family road haulage business, P. & W. A. Anderson Ltd, and became managing director. He was created a baronet in the 1920 Birthday Honours.

References

*Obituary, "The Times", 13 April 1963


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