Errol Musk
Errol Musk, the father of billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, is an accomplished engineer and businessman known for his complex relationship with his son. He has been a subject of public interest due to his claims about their family's financial background, which directly contradicts Elon's narrative of a challenging upbringing. Errol's early career was marked by significant achievements, including starting his own company by the age of 24 and amassing wealth that allowed his family to live a privileged lifestyle. He has also made headlines for his controversial claim of owning a stake in an emerald mine in Zambia and his role in shaping his children's early exposure to technology and innovation.
Born on Jun 15, 1944 (80 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 2 | 4.50 | 0.08% | +0% | 84,339,067 | 67,634 | $720,000 | 577$ |
| Romania | 1 | 3.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 19,237,691 | 7,448 | $250,000 | 97$ |
| Ireland | 1 | 3.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 5,030,000 | 2,105 | $5,100 | 2$ |
| Argentina | 1 | 4.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 45,195,774 | 18,078 | $450,000 | 180$ |
| Slovenia | 1 | 7.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 2,078,938 | 1,564 | $56,000 | 42$ |
| Totals | 6 | 155,881,470 | 96,829 | $1,481,100 | 898$ |
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Recent Mentions
Turkey:
Errol Musk is Elon Musk's father, known for his controversial views on apartheid.
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Argentina:
Errol Musk is Elon Musk's father, an engineer who claims to have made his fortune from an emerald mine.
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Slovenia:
Errol Musk, the father of tech billionaire Elon Musk, expressed admiration for Russian President Vladimir Putin in a BBC interview.
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Turkey:
Errol Musk expressed admiration for Vladimir Putin and discussed his family's views on him.
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Romania:
Errol Musk criticized Grimes for her parenting choices and music.
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Ireland:
Errol Musk publicly questioned Musk’s parenting ability in a podcast interview.
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Ecuador:
Errol Musk predicted the catastrophic future of his son Elon Musk's ventures, expressing concern over his ability to manage multiple businesses.
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India:
Errol Musk defended his son against accusations of racism by highlighting the family's relationship with Black domestic staff during apartheid-era South Africa.
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United Kingdom:
Elon Musk's estranged dad, Errol, did send an email where he provided some information on Elon and his younger brother’s childhood.
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Belarus:
Errol Musk excluded his son's commitment to racism, claiming it was not evident during his childhood.
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