John Madejski
Sir John Robert Madejski, OBE, DL (/məˈdeɪski/; born Robert John Hurst; 28 April 1941) is an English businessman, with commercial interests spanning property, broadcast media, hotels, restaurants, publishing and football. He changed his name when his stepfather, a Polish airman during World War II, returned to Britain to marry his mother.Madejski is the founder of the magazine which became Auto Trader and chairman of Reading F.C., as well as Chancellor of the University of Reading and Deputy Lieutenant of Berkshire. He is a benefactor to many institutions, especially in academia, education and the arts. In the Sunday Times Rich List 2009 ranking of the wealthiest people in the UK he was placed 222nd with an estimated fortune of £250million.
Personal facts
| Alias (AKA) | Hurst Robert John |
|---|---|
| Birth date | April 28, 1941 |
| Birth name | Robert John Hurst |
| Birth place | |
| Residence |
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External resources
- http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/berkshire/6292592.stm
- http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_pictures/3535989.stm
- http://news.bbc.co.uk/media/avdb/sport_web/video/9012da68003d550/bb/09012da68003d5d5_16x9_bb.asx
- http://www.bbc.co.uk/berkshire/loyalroyals/ram_files/madejski_promo.ram
- http://www.johnmadejskiacademy.co.uk
- http://www.readingmuseum.org.uk/galleries/artgallery.htm
- http://www.vam.ac.uk/about_va/garden/index.html