Joseph Bamford

Joseph Cyril Bamford, CBE (21 June 1916 – 1 March 2001) was a British businessman. He was the founder of J.C. Bamford Excavators Limited (JCB), a manufacturer of heavy equipment.

"Joseph Cyril Bamford" redirects here. For his company, see JCB (heavy equipment manufacturer). For his grandson, see Jo Bamford.

Joseph Cyril Bamford
Born(1916-06-21)21 June 1916
Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, England
Died1 March 2001(2001-03-01) (aged 84)
London, England
NationalityBritish
Alma materStonyhurst College
OccupationBusinessman
Years active1945–2001
Known forJ.C. Bamford Excavators (JCB)
SuccessorAnthony Bamford
Spouse
Marjorie Griffin
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(m. 1941)​
Children2 sons Anthony and Mark
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