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Henry Isaacs “Harry” Barnato

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Henry Isaacs “Harry” Barnato

Birth
Greater London, England
Death
30 Nov 1908 (aged 58–59)
Greater London, England
Burial
Willesden, London Borough of Brent, Greater London, England Add to Map
Plot
Section FP.H Row 1 Plot 3
Memorial ID
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South African Mining Magnate, went to the Kimberley diamond diggings in South Africa with his brother Barney where he first acted in Shakespearean plays but quickly lapsed back into his Cockney dialect after the shows. Together with Barney, he founded Barnato Brothers Ltd. which was eventually sold to empire builder Cecil John Rhodes, with a deal-breaker clause that the Barnatos should be the first Jewish members admitted to the exclusive Kimberley Club. Husband of Rebecca Pollack, father of Leah (Lilly) Barnato, Mrs Samuel Asher.
South African Mining Magnate, went to the Kimberley diamond diggings in South Africa with his brother Barney where he first acted in Shakespearean plays but quickly lapsed back into his Cockney dialect after the shows. Together with Barney, he founded Barnato Brothers Ltd. which was eventually sold to empire builder Cecil John Rhodes, with a deal-breaker clause that the Barnatos should be the first Jewish members admitted to the exclusive Kimberley Club. Husband of Rebecca Pollack, father of Leah (Lilly) Barnato, Mrs Samuel Asher.


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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/116508971/henry_isaacs-barnato: accessed ), memorial page for Henry Isaacs “Harry” Barnato (1849–30 Nov 1908), Find a Grave Memorial ID 116508971, citing Willesden United Synagogue Cemetery, Willesden, London Borough of Brent, Greater London, England; Maintained by Gravesend (contributor 48119067).