Robertson was the son of Julian Hart Robertson Sr., a textile company executive, and the former Blanche Spencer. He graduated from Episcopal High School in 1951 and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1955.
Meet Blanche And Julian Hart Robertson
Julian Robertson was born on June 25, 1932, to Blanche Robertson, and Julian Hart Robertson. In 2000, Mr. Robertson created Kauri Cliffs, a luxury lodge and golf course on New Zealand’s northern coast. In 2004, he opened a second course, Cape Kidnappers, in Hawke’s Bay on New Zealand’s North Island. Golf Magazine ranked both courses among the top 100 in the world. Mr. Robertson also owns two New Zealand wineries: Te Awa Farm and Dry River.
In January 2010, Mr. Robertson was named New Zealand’s first honorary knight. He was given the title of honorary knight companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for his “services to business and philanthropy
.” The order is awarded to those “who in any field of endeavor, have rendered meritorious service to the Crown and the nation or who have become distinguished by their eminence, talents, contributions, or other means.”