Award
Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q2857111 · wikidata
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Antonin Besse
1877-06-26 – 1951-07-02
Life & Legacy
Antonin Besse (26 June 1877 – 2 July 1951) was a French-born businessman based in Aden, Yemen, where he spent most of his adult life. St Antony's College, Oxford was established in 1950 as a result of a large donation he made to the university.
Occupation & Career
businessperson
Education
Lycée Joffre
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire; Knight of the Legion of Honour
Legacy Highlights
Honors & Awards
Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire · Knight of the Legion of Honour
Education & Institutions
Lycée Joffre
Verified Legacy Record
Award
Knight of the Legion of Honour
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q2857111 · wikidata
Sources & Provenance
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