Joseph Bamford
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"Joseph Cyril Bamford" redirects here. For his company, see JCB (heavy equipment manufacturer). For his grandson, see Jo Bamford.
Joseph Cyril Bamford, CBE (21 June 1916 – 1 March 2001)[1] was a British businessman. He was the founder of J.C. Bamford Excavators Limited (JCB), a manufacturer of heavy equipment.
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Joseph Cyril Bamford | |
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Born | (1916-06-21)21 June 1916 Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, England |
Died | 1 March 2001(2001-03-01) (aged 84) London, England |
Nationality | British |
Alma mater | Stonyhurst College |
Occupation | Businessman |
Years active | 1945–2001 |
Known for | J.C. Bamford Excavators (JCB) |
Successor | Anthony Bamford |
Spouse |
Marjorie Griffin (m. 1941) |
Children | 2 sons Anthony and Mark |
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