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Anthony Paul Bamford, Baron Bamford, DL, HonFREng (born 23 October 1945), is a British billionaire businessman who is the chairman of J.C. Bamford Excavators Limited (JCB). He succeeded his father, Joseph Cyril Bamford, as chairman and managing director of the company in 1975, at the age of 30. He was knighted in 1990.[3] Bamford has appeared in the Sunday Times Rich List,[4] and in 2021 his net worth was estimated at US$9.48 billion.[5] Bamford is a car collector whose collection includes two examples of the rare Ferrari 250 GTO, valued upwards of $70 million each.
Quick Facts Chairman of J.C. Bamford Excavators, Member of the House of Lords Lord Temporal ...
The Lord Bamford | |
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Chairman of J.C. Bamford Excavators | |
Assumed office 1975 | |
Member of the House of Lords Lord Temporal | |
In office 3 October 2013 – 1 March 2024 Life peerage | |
Personal details | |
Born | Anthony Paul Bamford (1945-10-23) 23 October 1945 (age 78)[1] Staffordshire, England[2] |
Political party | Conservative |
Spouse | Carole Whitt |
Children | 3, including Jo |
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Education | Ampleforth College |
Alma mater | University of Grenoble |
Occupation | Businessman |
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