Dick Smith (entrepreneur)
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This article is about the Australian adventurer. For other uses, see Dick Smith.
Richard Harold Smith AC FRSA (born 18 March 1944) is an Australian entrepreneur and aviator.[1] He is the founder of Dick Smith Electronics, Australian Geographic and Dick Smith Foods. Smith has had a long interest in aviation and holds a number of world records in the field. A major philanthropist, he supports a number of charities and conservation efforts.
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Richard "Dick" Smith | |
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Born | Richard Harold Smith (1944-03-18) 18 March 1944 (age 80) Roseville, New South Wales, Australia |
Education | North Sydney Technical High School |
Known for | Entrepreneur, aviator[1] |
Spouse | Philippa Aird McManamey[2] |
Children | 2 |
Awards | Companion of the Order of Australia |
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In 2015, he was awarded the Companion of the Order of Australia.[3] He is a fellow of the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry.[4]