Noel Curtis-Bennett

Sir Francis Noel Curtis-Bennett, KCVO (14 May 1882 – 2 December 1950) was a British civil servant and sports administrator. In the Civil Service, he reached the rank of Assistant Secretary in HM Treasury, whilst in sports he was involved with numerous organizations, and was a member of the International Olympic Committee and of the International Playing Fields Committee.

He was the son of Sir Henry Curtis-Bennett, Chief Metropolitan Magistrate, and the younger brother of Sir Henry Honywood Curtis-Bennett, KC.

References

• "Curtis-Bennett, 68, Sportsman, Dead; Sir Noel, Member of Olympic Committee Collapses While Speaking at a Meeting". The New York Times. 3 December 1950.
• "Curtis-Bennett, Sir (Francis) Noel, (14 May 1882–2 Dec. 1950), late Assistant Secretary HM Treasury; Welfare Adviser to Peter Merchant, Ltd". Who' Who.

External links

• Portraits of Sir (Francis) Noel Curtis-Bennett at the National Portrait Gallery, London