Background
His mother was born in England to Irish parents and his father was Swiss.
His mother was born in England to Irish parents and his father was Swiss.
The first Round Table - "Norwich Round Table Number. 1" was formed at Suckling House, Norwich on 14 March 1927, with Marchesi as Secretary and other Rotarians among its officers. He served in the forces in both the First and Second World Wars.
The following phrases are attributed to him:
"There are things we must do"
"There are things we can do"
"And there are things we should do"
Marchesi died at his residence in Norwich on 10 December 1968. and is buried in Earlham Road Cemetery, Norwich.
A memorial service was held in Westminster Cathedral the following year. A public in the city"s Tombland area - the Waggon and Horses - was named the Louis Marchesi in 1976, it closed in 2005.
Marchesi was a young member of the Rotary Club in Norwich when he conceived of a club which could support younger businessmen. An idea he suggested to the membership in 1926.