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Charles Engelhard Jr. aka "Platinum King" |
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Origin Born: February 15, 1917Died: March 2, 1971 Heir (executor): David Gevisser Location: New Jersey, U.S. Father: Charles Engelhard, Sr. Mother: unknown Wife: Jane Mannheimer Children: 4 biological daughters, 1 adopted daughter of Jane's previous marriage
Education Primary: Johannesburg, South Africa Secondary: Charterhouse School, EnglandCollege: Christ Church, Oxford University, 1931
Business 1950: Inherited family business, Engelhard Industries and title of "Platinum King" from his father.1958: Consolidated his various operating companies into Engelhard Corporation and issued a public share offering on the New York Stock Exchange. Harry Oppenheimer: Engelhard Minerals and Chemicals Inc. invested heavily in joint ventures with Harry Oppenheimer. Anglo-American: Member of Board of Directors.
Politics U.S. Democratic Party: Major financial contributor1960 Presidential Election: Organized the National Committee of Business and Professional Men and Women for Kennedy and Johnson.
Philanthropy South Africa: Indirectly supported Apartheid regime. South Africa: The Engelhard Dam on the Letaba River in Kruger National Park is named in his honor in gratitude for donations to the South African National Parks Board.United States, South Africa, United Kingdom: supported numerous humanitarian and benevolent causes.
Homes South Africa London, England
New Jersey, U.S.
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