Bowden Baronets
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The Bowden Baronetcy, of the City of Nottingham is a title in the Baronetage of the United Kingdom. It was created on 23 June 1915 for Frank Bowden, founder of the Raleigh Bicycle Company
. As of 2007 the title is held by his great-grandson, the fourth Baronet, who succeeded his father in 2001.
Raleigh Bicycle Company
The Raleigh Bicycle Company is a bicycle manufacturer originally based in Nottingham, UK. It is one of the oldest bicycle companies in the world. From 1921 to 1935 Raleigh also produced motorcycles and three-wheel cars, leading to the formation of the Reliant Company.-Early years:Raleigh's history...
. As of 2007 the title is held by his great-grandson, the fourth Baronet, who succeeded his father in 2001.
Bowden Baronets, of the City of Nottingham (1915)
- Sir Frank Bowden, 1st Baronet (1848-1921)
- Sir Harold Bowden, 2nd BaronetSir Harold Bowden, 2nd BaronetSir Harold Bowden, 2nd Baronet, GBE , was the chairman and chief executive of the Raleigh Bicycle Company and Sturmey-Archer Ltd from his father's death in 1921 until his own retirement in 1938...
(1880-1960) - Sir Frank Houston Bowden, 3rd Baronet (1909-2001)
- Sir Nicholas Richard Bowden, 4th Baronet (b. 1935)