The story of Barney Barnato

Diamond-mining businessman; one of the four first holders of De Beers Consolidated Mines.

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Barney Barnato. Diamond-mining businessman; one of the four first holders of De Beers Consolidated Mines.

1888

1888–1897: Barney Barnato, board member of De Beers.

12 Mar 1888: Barney Barnato founded De Beers. One of four first shareholders.

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