Sir Robert Mayer KCVO (June 5, 1879 - January 9, 1985) was a philanthropist, businessman, and a major supporter of music and young musicians. Victoria founded the Royal Victorian Order. ... June 5 is the 156th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (157th in leap years), with 209 days remaining. ... 1879 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... January 9 is the 9th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the year. ... A philanthropist is someone who devotes his time, money, or effort towards helping others. ...

Born in Mannheim, Germany, Mayer became a citizen of the United Kingdom in 1902. His wife Dorothy, whom he married in 1919, encouraged him to seek an interest in music and he went on to found the Robert Mayer Concerts for Children in 1923. In 1932, Mayer was one of the founders of the London Philharmonic Orchestra, and he also helped found the London Schools Symphony Orchestra in 1951. In his later years, with his vast wealth, Mayer worked to improve international relations. 1902 (MCMII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... 1919 (MCMXIX) was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... 1923 (MCMXXIII) was a common year starting on Monday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1932 (MCMXXXII) is a leap year starting on a Friday. ... Part of the London skyline viewed from the South Bank London is the most populous city in the European Union, with an estimated population on 1 January 2005 of 7,500,000 and a metropolitan area population of between 12 and 14 million. ... Part of the London skyline viewed from the South Bank London is the most populous city in the European Union, with an estimated population on 1 January 2005 of 7,500,000 and a metropolitan area population of between 12 and 14 million. ... 1951 (MCMLI) was a common year starting on Monday; see its calendar. ...

His 100th birthday was a national celebration that included a gala concert at the Royal Festival Hall which was attended by Queen Elizabeth II. He also published an autobiography titled My First 100 Years in 1979. Queen Elizabeth II (Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor), born 21 April 1926, is the Queen regnant of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Jamaica, Barbados, the Bahamas, Grenada, Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, Tuvalu, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Antigua and... This page refers to the year 1979. ...

Sir Robert holds the distinction of being the oldest person to be knighted, when on his 100th birthday he was made a Knight Bachelor. He was also later made a KCVO by the Queen. The dignity of Knight Bachelor is a part of the British honours system. ... Victoria founded the Royal Victorian Order. ...