# Hugh Wontner

> Sir Hugh Walter Kingwell Wontner was an English hotelier and politician. He was managing director of the Savoy hotel group from 1941 to 1979 and its chairman from 1948 to 1984, continuing as president until his death. He was also chairman of the Savoy Theatre from 1948 until his death. In 1973-74, he was Lord Mayor of London.

*Lord Mayor of London (1908-1992)*

**Canonical URL:** https://fame.am/person/hugh-wontner

## Identity
- **Profile type:** Business Professional
- **Category:** Business Professionals
- **Born:** 1908-10-22
- **Died:** 1992-11-25
- **Status:** deceased
- **Gender:** male

## Bio

Sir Hugh Walter Kingwell Wontner was an English hotelier and politician. He was managing director of the Savoy hotel group from 1941 to 1979 and its chairman from 1948 to 1984, continuing as president until his death. He was also chairman of the Savoy Theatre from 1948 until his death. In 1973-74, he was Lord Mayor of London.

## Fame
- **Fame score:** 38.6
- **Momentum:** 5.4

## Timeline
- **1992** - Died
- **1974** - Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire
- **1972** - Knight Bachelor
- **1969** - Commander of the Royal Victorian Order
- **1908** - Born

## Sources
- [Hugh Wontner](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hugh_Wontner)
- [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5933094)

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