Derek Hornby
businessperson
- January 10, 1930
- December 16, 2013
- 83 years
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Derek Hornby, 83, British business executive.
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|Sir Derek Peter Hornby (10 January 1930 – 16 December 2013) was a British business executive who was chairman of London and Continental Railways.
Hornby was born in Bournemouth and attended Canford School in Dorset. He was twice married, firstly to Margaret (née Withers) then to Sonia (née Beesley).
His four children include the novelist Nick Hornby, the businessman Johnny Hornby, and Gill, who married the author Robert Harris. Hornby was knighted in 1990.
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1.What is the surname of Derek Hornby's second wife?
- A.Beesleycorrect
- B.Harris
- C.Bournemouth
- D.Withers
Derek Hornby's second wife was Sonia (née Beesley).
Source: family life section
2.When did Derek Hornby pass away?
- A.16 December 2013correct
- B.10 January 2014
- C.16 December 2010
- D.10 January 2013
Derek Hornby passed away on 16 December 2013.
Source: introduction
3.What profession does Johnny Hornby hold?
- A.Business executive
- B.Novelist
- C.Businessmancorrect
- D.Author
Johnny Hornby is described as a businessman.
Source: family life section
4.Which author is married to Derek Hornby's daughter, Gill?
- A.Derek Hornby
- B.Johnny Hornby
- C.Nick Hornby
- D.Robert Harriscorrect
Gill Hornby married the author Robert Harris.
Source: family life section
5.What was Derek Hornby's professional title?
- A.Managing Director
- B.Business executivecorrect
- C.Railway Consultant
- D.Company Secretary
Derek Hornby was a British business executive.
Source: introduction
6.How many children did Derek Hornby have?
- A.Fourcorrect
- B.Three
- C.Five
- D.Two
Derek Hornby had four children.
Source: family life section
7.What was the maiden name of Derek Hornby's first wife?
- A.Beesley
- B.Harris
- C.Witherscorrect
- D.Canford
Derek Hornby was married to Margaret (née Withers).
Source: family life section
8.What nationality was Derek Hornby?
- A.Canadian
- B.Britishcorrect
- C.Australian
- D.American
Derek Hornby was a British business executive.
Source: introduction
9.In which city was Derek Hornby born?
- A.Bournemouthcorrect
- B.Manchester
- C.London
- D.Dorset
Derek Hornby was born in Bournemouth.
Source: early life section
10.What school did Derek Hornby attend in Dorset?
- A.Rugby School
- B.Canford Schoolcorrect
- C.Eton College
- D.Harrow School
Derek Hornby attended Canford School in Dorset.
Source: early life section
11.In what year was Derek Hornby born?
- A.1935
- B.1930correct
- C.1940
- D.1925
Derek Hornby was born on 10 January 1930.
Source: introduction
12.Which organization did Derek Hornby serve as chairman?
- A.London and Continental Railwayscorrect
- B.National Express
- C.Virgin Trains
- D.British Rail
Derek Hornby was the chairman of London and Continental Railways.
Source: introduction
13.Who was Derek Hornby's first wife?
- A.Sonia Beesley
- B.Gill Harris
- C.Elizabeth Hornby
- D.Margaret Witherscorrect
Derek Hornby was first married to Margaret (née Withers).
Source: family life section
14.In what year did Derek Hornby receive his knighthood?
- A.1985
- B.1995
- C.1988
- D.1990correct
Derek Hornby was knighted in 1990.
Source: career section
15.What is the profession of Nick Hornby, the son of Derek Hornby?
- A.Railway Engineer
- B.Politician
- C.Authorcorrect
- D.Businessman
Nick Hornby is identified as a novelist.
Source: family life section
16.Which of these individuals is a child of Derek Hornby?
- A.Robert Harris
- B.Sonia Beesley
- C.Margaret Withers
- D.Johnny Hornbycorrect
Johnny Hornby is one of the four children of Derek Hornby.
Source: family life section
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