Robert Ross (entrepreneur)

Robert Ross (born Robert Rosen;[1] December 26, 1918 – March 19, 2011) was the founder of the Ross University School of Medicine and the University of Medicine and Health Sciences (St. Kitts).[2][3]

Robert Ross died on March 19, 2011, after a 10-year battle with urethral cancer. He was 92 years old.[4][5]

He Paid a Six Figure Price at a London Auction for the Title "Lord of the Manor of Halton Lea, Northumberland" [6]

He Received an Honorary Doctorate from the Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, Tennessee.

References

  1. ↑ Martin, Douglas (March 21, 2011). "Robert Ross, Global Deal Maker, Dies at 92". The New York Times.
  2. ↑ "One Last Hurrah - Forbes.com". Retrieved 2013-12-27.
  3. ↑ http://www.pamdemocrat.org/newspaper/Details.cfm?Nz=%247GIJ2%20%20%20%0A&Iz=%24%28BPJ%23P%20%20%0A%5Bpermanent+dead+link%5D
  4. ↑ CUOPM.com - Pioneer in medical education Dr. Robert Ross dies
  5. ↑ "Entrepreneur, part-time Palm Beacher Robert Ross dies at age 92". Palmbeachpost.com. Retrieved 2013-12-27.
  6. ↑ http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/f45f68d6-5c8d-11e0-ab7c-00144feab49a.html#axzz3sCNDvHSn


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