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Jimi Heselden

British businessman (1948-2010) · United Kingdom · On the map · Founders · Died at 62

James William "Jimi" Heselden OBE was an English entrepreneur. A former coal miner, he became wealthy by manufacturing the Hesco bastion barrier system. In 2009, he bought Segway Inc. He died in 2010 from injuries sustained falling from a cliff while riding his own Segway PT.

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Awards

Officer of the Order of the British Empire

About this person

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Founders
Type
Founder
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1948 to 2010 · aged 62