Simon Hornby

Sir Simon Michael Hornby (29 December 1934 - 17 July 2010) was chairman of WHSmith, the British retail chain. He was also chairman of the Royal Horticultural Society and the Design Council. He founded the National Literacy Trust.

Early life

Simon Michael Hornby was born on 29 December 1934 in London. He was the son of Michael Hornby and grandson of St John Hornby.[1]

Personal life

He married Sheran Cazalet, the sister of his friend, the high court judge Sir Edward Cazalet, and daughter of the Queen Mother's trainer Peter Cazalet.[1] They did not have any children.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Sir Simon Hornby". The Daily Telegraph. 28 July 2010. Retrieved 4 October 2014.
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