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Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science
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SACRED LEGACY ARCHIVES™
Ian Potter
1902-08-25 – 1994-10-22
Life & Legacy
Sir William Ian Potter (25 August 1902 – 24 October 1994), known as Ian Potter, was an Australian stockbroker, businessman and philanthropist. Potter was knighted in 1962. The Ian Potter Foundation, which he established in 1964, has made grants to research institutes, charities, universities and arts organisations. Since 1993, the Ian Potter Cultural Trust has awarded grants to individuals in the arts.
Occupation & Career
businessperson, stockbroker, financier
Education
Queen's College
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science; Knight Bachelor; Royal Order of the Polar Star
Legacy Highlights
Honors & Awards
Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science · Knight Bachelor · Royal Order of the Polar Star
Organizations & Memberships
Australian Academy of Science
Education & Institutions
Queen's College
Verified Legacy Record
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Knight Bachelor
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Royal Order of the Polar Star
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Family Spouse
Primrose Potter
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Sources & Provenance
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