Sir Philip Jack Oppenheimer (29 October 1911 – 8 October 1995) was a British diamond dealer and racehorse owner.[1][2]
Sir Philip Oppenheimer | |
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Born | Philip Jack Oppenheimer 29 October 1911 |
Died | 8 October 1995 London, England | (aged 83)
Alma mater | Jesus College, Cambridge |
Occupation | Diamond Dealer |
Spouse |
Pamela Fenn Stirling
(m. 1936) |
Children | 2, including Anthony |
Parent | Otto Oppenheimer |
Relatives | Sir Ernest Oppenheimer (uncle) |
Philip Oppenheimer was born on 29 October 1911, the son of Otto Oppenheimer. He was educated at Harrow School and Jesus College, Cambridge, where he was captain of the boxing team.[2]
In 1935, he married Pamela Fenn Stirling. They had one son, Anthony Oppenheimer, and one daughter.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b Richard Griffiths. "OBITUARIES: Sir Philip Oppenheimer | People | News". The Independent. Archived from the original on 26 May 2022. Retrieved 19 May 2016.
- ^ a b Stevenson, Richard W. (20 October 1995). "Philip Oppenheimer, Chairman Of Diamond Cartel, Dies at 83". The New York Times. Retrieved 19 May 2016.
External links
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