Ernest Oppenheimer
Ernest Oppenheimer was a prominent South African businessman and the founder of the Anglo American mining empire in 1917. Born the son of a German cigar merchant, he became one of the wealthiest individuals of his time through his extensive mining operations in South Africa’s gold and diamond sectors. Oppenheimer's influence was profound, as he built a vast network of companies that dominated the country's economy during a period when South Africa was a leader in global mining. His legacy includes the creation of De Beers, which revolutionized the diamond industry. Oppenheimer's business acumen and strategic partnerships with international financiers helped solidify Anglo American as one of the world’s most powerful corporations, making it synonymous with South Africa’s mining prowess. Today, his legacy is intertwined with the ongoing evolution of the mining industry, as the Anglo brand approaches a significant merger with Teck Resources.
Born on May 22, 1880 (145 years old)
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Canada | 1 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 35,354 | $1,700,000 | 1,581$ |
| Totals | 1 | 38,005,238 | 35,354 | $1,700,000 | 1,581$ |
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Ernest Oppenheimer founded Anglo American in Johannesburg in 1917.
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Costa Rica:
Anglo American, founded in 1917 in South Africa by the industrialist Ernest Oppenheimer, is one of the largest mining companies in the world.
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Canada:
Ernest Oppenheimer founded the Anglo American mining empire in 1917 and became fabulously wealthy.
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