Philip Fleming (banker)
Philip Fleming | |
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| Born | August 15, 1889 Newport-on-Tay, Fife, Scotland |
| Died | October 13, 1971 (aged 82) Woodstock, Oxfordshire, England |
| Occupation(s) | Banker, Rower |
| Known for | Merchant banking; Gold medalist in men's eight rowing at the 1912 Summer Olympics |
Philip Fleming (15 August 1889 – 13 October 1971) was a British banker specializing in merchant banking and an accomplished rower who took part in the 1912 Summer Olympics.
Early life
Fleming was born in Newport-on-Tay, Fife, Scotland, as the son of the merchant banker Robert Fleming. His education was completed at Eton College followed by Magdalen College, Oxford. During World War I, both he and his brother Valentine Fleming enlisted in the Queen's Own Oxfordshire Hussars, where tragically his brother lost his life.
Boating
In 1910, Fleming competed for Oxford in the victorious Boat Race crew. He later became a member of the Leander Club and served as stroke for the Leander eight that secured the gold medal for Great Britain in the men's eight rowing competition at the 1912 Stockholm Olympics, narrowly edging out New College, Oxford. The Oxford blue boat of 2003, which won by a margin of one foot, was named 'Philip Fleming' in his honor.
Career
Fleming was a partner at the merchant bank Robert Fleming & Co and held several directorship positions. In 1948, he fulfilled roles as Deputy Lieutenant and High Sheriff of Oxfordshire. Additionally, he established the PF Charitable Trust in 1951.
Personal life
He married Jean Hunloke, whose father was Olympic sailing bronze medalist Philip Hunloke. Fleming was the grandfather of Rory Fleming and uncle to Ian Fleming, renowned creator of the James Bond series.
Death
At age 82, Fleming passed away in Woodstock, Oxfordshire.