Age, Biography and Wiki
Charles Troughton was born on 27 August, 1916, is a British businessman and barrister. Discover Charles Troughton's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 75 years old?
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Charles Troughton Height, Weight & Measurements
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He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Charles Troughton Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Charles Troughton worth at the age of 75 years old? Charles Troughton’s income source is mostly from being a successful businessman. He is from . We have estimated Charles Troughton's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Timeline
Troughton was born in Chalfont St Giles near Amersham, Buckinghamshire, the son of stockbroker Charles Vivian Troughton (1884–1955) and Constance Lilia "Scylla" Tate (1888–1973).
Sir Charles Hugh Willis Troughton (27 August 1916 – 13 May 1991) was a British businessman and barrister who was chairman of W H Smith, director of the Navy, Army and Air Force Institutes, and chairman of the British Council.
Troughton was educated at Haileybury College (1930–35), followed by Trinity College, Cambridge, where he earned a BA with honours in 1938.
He served with the 4th Battalion of the Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry (1938–46).
He was reported as missing in action in May 1940, while a 2nd Lt. He was captured at the Battle of Cassel on 30 May 1940.
As a prisoner of war, No 662, he read for the Bar through the Red Cross from 1943 at OFLAG 7c and was awarded a first.
He was liberated on 6 May 1945.
Troughton was awarded the Military Cross in 1945.
He was discharged from active duty in 1946.
In 1947, he married Constance Gillean Mitford, DL, OStJ.
They had three sons, Peter, James, and Simon, and one daughter, Catrina.
Their eldest son, Peter, a member of the Diplomatic Service, married courtier Sarah Colman, daughter of Sir Timothy Colman.
Troughton was director of the retailer W.H. Smith & Son from 1949–77 and chairman (1972–77).
He received the Territorial Efficiency Decoration in 1959, while a captain with the Territorial Army.
He was also director of the Equity & Law Life Assurance Society PLC (1965–77); Thomas Tilling Ltd (1973–79); Barclays Bank (UK) Management (1973–81) and Barclays Bank International (1977–82).
Troughton was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the 1966 New Year Honours and knighted in the 1977 Silver Jubilee and Birthday Honours.
He was also chairman of the British Council (1977–84).
He was also a director of Times Newspapers Holdings; Whitbread & Co.; and William Collins, Sons.
