Aubrey Gibson
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Aubrey Hickes Lawson Gibson (4 May 1901 ā 26 March 1973) was an Australian businessman, arts patron and art collector. Born and educated in Melbourne, Gibson became a successful businessman in the city, establishing his own company, A.H. Gibson Industries, which was listed on the stock exchange in the 1950s. He was also a director of other major manufacturers and distributors, including Volkswagen Australasia and Hoover Australia.
Aubrey Gibson | |
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Born | Aubrey Hickes Lawson Gibson (1901-05-04)4 May 1901 |
Died | 26 March 1973(1973-03-26) (aged 71) |
Nationality | Australian |
Occupation | businessman |
Known for | art collection and patronage |
Gibson is notable for his services to the arts. He maintained a substantial private art collection. He was a founding director of the Australian Elizabethan Theatre Trust and of the National Trust of Australia, and deputy-chairman of the National Gallery of Victoria.