Robert Wiseman

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.

This article is about the British businessman. For the American engineer, see Robert S. Wiseman.

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

Career

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

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
  1. "Obituary: Robert Wiseman". The Times. 17 December 2004. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 15 September 2009.
  2. "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.


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