About
British researcher, social reformer, and industrialist who has studied many topics including poverty.
Before Fame
He studied chemistry at Owen's College, Manchester and later joined his family's firm in 1899.
Trivia
He became an Honorary Founder Member of the British Institute of Management in 1947.
Family Life
He was inspired by his father, Joseph Rowntree 's work which led him to his own poverty research.
Associated With
He was from the United Kingdom like poet John Masefield .
