Harry Oppenheimer

South African businessman (1908–2000)
Person human Q1586536
Harry Oppenheimer
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Harry Oppenheimer

Summary

Harry Oppenheimer is a human[1]. Born in Kimberley[2], he… he was born on October 28, 1908[3]. He died in Johannesburg[4]. He died on August 19, 2000[5]. He worked as a businessperson[6]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (510 views/month, #7,124 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Harry Oppenheimer was born in Kimberley[2].
  • Harry Oppenheimer died in Johannesburg[4].
  • Harry Oppenheimer was born on October 28, 1908[3].
  • Harry Oppenheimer died on August 19, 2000[5].
  • Harry Oppenheimer's father was Ernest Oppenheimer[8].
  • Harry Oppenheimer's mother was May Pollack[9].
  • Among Harry Oppenheimer's spouses was Bridget Denison McCall[10].
  • A child of Harry Oppenheimer was Nicky Oppenheimer[11].
  • A child of Harry Oppenheimer was Mary Oppenheimer[12].
  • A child of Harry Oppenheimer was Nicholas Oppenheimer[13].
  • Harry Oppenheimer held citizenship in South Africa[14].
  • Harry Oppenheimer's professions included businessperson[6].
  • Harry Oppenheimer held the position of president[15].
  • Harry Oppenheimer was employed by Anglo American plc[16].
  • Harry Oppenheimer was employed by De Beers[17].
  • Harry Oppenheimer was educated at Charterhouse School[18].
  • Harry Oppenheimer's education included a stint at Christ Church[19].
  • Harry Oppenheimer received the Order for Meritorious Service[20].
  • Harry Oppenheimer is recorded as male[21].
  • Harry Oppenheimer's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Harry Oppenheimer's Commons category is recorded as Harry Oppenheimer[23].
  • The cause of death was cancer[24].
  • Harry Oppenheimer's family name is recorded as Oppenheimer[25].
  • Harry Oppenheimer's given name is recorded as Harry[26].
  • Harry Oppenheimer's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[27].

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Origins and Family

Harry Oppenheimer was born in Kimberley[2]. He was born on October 28, 1908[3]. His father was Ernest Oppenheimer[8]. His mother was May Pollack[9].

Education

Educated at Charterhouse School[18], a boarding school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1611[30], headquartered in Godalming[31] and Christ Church[19], a college of the University of Oxford[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1546[34], headquartered in Oxford[35].

Career and Affiliations

Harry Oppenheimer's professions included businessperson[6]. Employers include Anglo American plc[16], a company[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1917[38], headquartered in London[39] and De Beers[17], a business[40], in South Africa[41], founded in 1888[42], headquartered in London[43]. He held the position of president[15].

Recognition

Harry Oppenheimer received the Order for Meritorious Service[20].

Personal Life

Among Harry Oppenheimer's spouses was Bridget Denison McCall[10]. Children include Nicky Oppenheimer[11], a businessperson[44], b. 1945[45], of South Africa[46]; Mary Oppenheimer[12]; and Nicholas Oppenheimer[13].

Death and Burial

Harry Oppenheimer died on August 19, 2000[5]. He died in Johannesburg[4]. The cause of death was cancer[24].

Why It Matters

Harry Oppenheimer ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (510 views/month, #7,124 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]

FAQs

Where was Harry Oppenheimer born?

Born in Kimberley[2], Harry Oppenheimer…

Where did Harry Oppenheimer die?

Harry Oppenheimer passed away in Johannesburg[4].

Who were Harry Oppenheimer's parents?

Harry Oppenheimer's father was Ernest Oppenheimer[8]. Harry Oppenheimer's mother was May Pollack[9].

Who was Harry Oppenheimer married to?

Harry Oppenheimer's spouses include Bridget Denison McCall[10].

What did Harry Oppenheimer do for work?

Harry Oppenheimer worked as businessperson[6].

Where did Harry Oppenheimer go to school?

Harry Oppenheimer was educated at Charterhouse School[18] and Christ Church[19].

What awards did Harry Oppenheimer receive?

Honors received include Order for Meritorious Service[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  11. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . The Peerage. Retrieved . theguardian.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [47] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [48] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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