Clement Hobson
Clement Hobson (c1878- ), racing driver. land agent, and co-owner of the smart restaurant chain Ciro's in Paris, Deauville, Monte Carlo and London.
Born the son of Frank Strathan Hobson, a Surveyor.
1902 July 30th Married at Westminster to Elizabeth Agnes Newton the daughter of Edward newton, an Engineer. No Children. Divorced in 1912.
1908 Challenge. 'Mr. Clement Hobson, very well known amateur driver, has purchased one of the Grand Prix Brasiers, and last week issued sporting challenge to match for £600 a side with any other Grand Prix (59.6 R.A.C. rating) car.'[1]
1911 Living at 73 St. James street, London: Clement Hobson (age 33 born London), Land and Estate Agent and employer.[2]
1912 Claim by his wife for alimony against Clement Hobson of Albemarle-street, W.[3]
1913 'Clement Hobson, who formed the company that leased the Opera House from Mr. Oscar Hammerstein last autumn.'[4]