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Rowland's dismissal, due to both his temperament and to claims he had concealed financial information from the board. Rowland failed in his legal attempt to block the move but was subsequently backed by shareholders and retained his position. British Prime
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Rowland's death in 1998. They had 4 children, including Toby Rowland, who would eventually co-create the video game company
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