Robert Sobey

Canadian businessman
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Robert Sobey

Summary

Robert Sobey is a human[1]. He worked as a businessperson[2], philanthropist[3], and patron of the arts[4].

Key Facts

  • Robert Sobey's father was Donald R. Sobey[5].
  • Robert Sobey's mother was Beth Sobey[6].
  • Robert Sobey's professions included businessperson[2].
  • Robert Sobey's professions included philanthropist[3].
  • Robert Sobey's professions included patron of the arts[4].
  • Robert Sobey held the position of trustee[7].
  • Robert Sobey held the position of chief executive officer[8].
  • Robert Sobey held the position of director[9].
  • Robert Sobey held the position of president[10].
  • Robert Sobey held the position of honorary colonel[11].
  • Robert Sobey's education included a stint at Queen's University[12].
  • Robert Sobey's education included a stint at Babson College[13].
  • Robert Sobey received the Order of Nova Scotia[14].
  • Robert Sobey received the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal[15].
  • Robert Sobey received the Canadian Forces Decoration[16].
  • Robert Sobey is recorded as male[17].
  • Robert Sobey's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Robert Sobey's family is recorded as Sobey family[19].
  • Robert Sobey's family name is recorded as Sobey[20].
  • Robert Sobey's given name is recorded as Robert[21].
  • Robert Sobey's described by source is recorded as Toronto Star[22].
  • Robert Sobey's described by source is recorded as Postmedia News[23].

Body

Origins and Family

Robert Sobey's father was Donald R. Sobey[5]. His mother was Beth Sobey[6].

Education

Educated at Queen's University[12], a university in Ontario[24], in Canada[25], founded in 1841[26] and Babson College[13], a private not-for-profit educational institution[27], in United States[28], founded in 1919[29].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include businessperson[2], philanthropist[3], and patron of the arts[4]. Positions held include trustee[7]; chief executive officer[8], a corporate title[30]; director[9], a profession[31]; president[10], a corporate title[32]; and honorary colonel[11].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of Nova Scotia[14], a state order[33], in Canada[34], founded in 2001[35]; Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal[15], a commemorative medal[36], in Commonwealth realm[37], founded in 2011[38]; and Canadian Forces Decoration[16], a military decoration[39], in Canada[40], founded in 1949[41].

FAQs

Who were Robert Sobey's parents?

Robert Sobey's father was Donald R. Sobey[5]. Robert Sobey's mother was Beth Sobey[6].

What did Robert Sobey do for work?

Robert Sobey worked as businessperson[2], philanthropist[3], and patron of the arts[4].

Where did Robert Sobey go to school?

Robert Sobey was educated at Queen's University[12] and Babson College[13].

What awards did Robert Sobey receive?

Honors received include Order of Nova Scotia[14], Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal[15], and Canadian Forces Decoration[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [17] . news.novascotia.ca. Retrieved . news.novascotia.ca. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [5] . thestar.com. Retrieved . thestar.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [6] . thestar.com. Retrieved . thestar.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [18] . news.novascotia.ca. Retrieved . news.novascotia.ca. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [7] . sobeyartfoundation.com. Retrieved . sobeyartfoundation.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [8] . queensu.ca. Retrieved . queensu.ca. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [9] . creativedestructionlab.com. Retrieved . creativedestructionlab.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [10] . creativedestructionlab.com. Retrieved . creativedestructionlab.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . creativedestructionlab.com. Retrieved . creativedestructionlab.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [19] . thestar.com. Retrieved . thestar.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . creativedestructionlab.com. Retrieved . creativedestructionlab.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . creativedestructionlab.com. Retrieved . creativedestructionlab.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [2] . news.novascotia.ca. Retrieved . news.novascotia.ca. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . news.novascotia.ca. Retrieved . news.novascotia.ca. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [4] . news.novascotia.ca. Retrieved . news.novascotia.ca. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [14] . news.novascotia.ca. Retrieved . news.novascotia.ca. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [15] . gg.ca. Retrieved . gg.ca. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [16] . seafortcapital.com. Retrieved . seafortcapital.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . news.novascotia.ca. Retrieved . news.novascotia.ca. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . news.novascotia.ca. Retrieved . news.novascotia.ca. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . thestar.com. Retrieved . thestar.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . saltwire.com. Retrieved . saltwire.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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