Claude Watney
Claude Watney | |
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| Born | 4 November 1866 |
| Died | 7 November 1919 (aged 53) |
| Nationality | British |
| Education | Eton College |
| Alma mater | New College, University of Oxford |
| Occupation(s) | Brewery director and motor dealer |
| Board member of | Watney Combe & Reid |
| Spouse | Ada Annie Watney |
| Relatives | James Watney junior (father) |
Claude Watney (4 November 1866 – 7 November 1919) was a British brewery director and motor dealer.
He was member of the Watney family of brewers, director of the brewing firm Watney Combe & Reid, and a motor dealer and enthusiast. In 1903 he had a showroom in London selling Panhard and Mercedes motor cars. He owned a Pipe vehicle, and his wife Ada was also an enthusiastic motorist. He was a member of the committee of the Automobile Club of Great Britain and Ireland, which became the Royal Automobile Club.