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Archibald Birkmyre
British businessman

Archibald Birkmyre

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British businessman
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Gender
Male
Place of birth
Renfrewshire, United Kingdom
Age
60 years
Awards
Commander of the Order of the British Empire
 
baronet
 
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Biography

Sir Archibald Birkmyre, 1st Baronet, CBE (28 June 1875 – 24 June 1935) was a Scottish jute manufacturer and merchant in India.

Birkmyre was born at Springbank House, in Kilmacolm, Renfrewshire, the son of manufacturer Henry Birkmyre and his wife, Margaret (née Sommerville). He became senior partner of the family firm, Birkmyre Brothers, in Calcutta and also served on the Viceroy of India's Legislative Council and the Bengal Legislative Council. He was Vice-President of the Bengal Chamber of Commerce.

Birkmyre was knighted in 1917, appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 1918, and created a baronet in the 1921 New Year Honours.

He died at the age of 59.

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