1948

Rupert D‘Oyly Carte

Categories: Commerce, Music / songs, Theatre

Son of Helen and Richard D‘Oyly Carte. Chairman of the company 1901 - 1948 - through both World Wars. Father of Bridget.
Wodehouse supposedly based Psmith, one of his characters, on Rupert, or possibly his brother Lucas.

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Rupert D‘Oyly Carte

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