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In Memoriam: Sir Torquil Norman (B. 1957)

Summary by cubc.org.uk
The Club is saddened to share the passing of Sir Torquil Norman (Trinity), who achieved his Blue in 1957, defeating a heavily favoured Oxford. Sir Torquil was a fighter pilot in the Royal Navy before coming to Cambridge, first reading Economics at Trinity College before switching to Law following a student exchange year at Harvard. He was a celebrated entrepreneur, toy maker and philanthropist, creating the world-famous Polly Pocket. He rowed in…
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In Memoriam: Sir Torquil Norman (B. 1957)

The Club is saddened to share the passing of Sir Torquil Norman (Trinity), who achieved his Blue in 1957, defeating a heavily favoured Oxford. Sir Torquil was a fighter pilot in the Royal Navy before coming to Cambridge, first reading Economics at Trinity College before switching to Law following a student exchange year at Harvard. He was a celebrated entrepreneur, toy maker and philanthropist, creating the world-famous Polly Pocket. He rowed in…

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