# Tiny Rowland

> Roland Walter "Tiny" Rowland was a British businessman, corporate raider and the chief executive of the Lonrho conglomerate from 1962 to 1993. He gained fame from a number of high-profile takeover bids, in particular his attempt to take control of Harrods. He was known for his complex business interests in Africa and his closeness to a number of African leaders.

*German-British businessman*

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## Identity
- **Profile type:** Founder ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q131524))
- **Category:** Founders
- **Country:** United Kingdom
- **Born:** 1917-11-27
- **Died:** 1998-07-25
- **Status:** deceased
- **Gender:** male

## Bio

Roland Walter "Tiny" Rowland was a British businessman, corporate raider and the chief executive of the Lonrho conglomerate from 1962 to 1993. He gained fame from a number of high-profile takeover bids, in particular his attempt to take control of Harrods. He was known for his complex business interests in Africa and his closeness to a number of African leaders.

## Fame
- **Fame score:** 49.1
- **Momentum:** 3.9

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- [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1331836)

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