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Nubar Sarkis Gulbenkian
(1896-1972)
Philanthropist and bon vivant
was commercial attach to the Iranian Embassy (1926-51, 1955-56).
Seen in his car which was rebuilt by Rolls-Royce on the chassis
of a London taxi and a familiar sight around London in the late
50s and early 60s. He is reputed to have said "It turns
on a sixpence, whatever that may be".
by Bryan Wharton
10 December 1964
NPG x88640
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