Background
HOBDAY., Knight was born on February 1, 1916 in Derbyshire. Son of the late Alexander Thomas Hobday and Frances Cassandra (nee Meads).
HOBDAY., Knight was born on February 1, 1916 in Derbyshire. Son of the late Alexander Thomas Hobday and Frances Cassandra (nee Meads).
Long Eaton Grammar School, University College, N ottinghamshire.
Joined The Boots Company Limited. 1939, Director of Research 1952-1968, Deputv Manager Director 1968-1970, Manager Director 1970-1972, Chairman 1973-1981. Director The Metal Box Company Limited.
1976-1981.
Director Lloyds Bank 1981-1986. Deputy Chairman Price Commission 1977-1978. Chairman Central Independent Television Company Limited.
1981-1985.
Chancellor University of Nottingham since 1979 (President, of the Council 1973-1982). Lord Lieutenant, and Keeper of the Rolls for Nottinghamshire 1983-1991. Honorary Doctor of Laws.
Married Margaret Jean Joule in 1940.