Public figure
Abe Bailey Silver
South African diamond tycoon, politician and financier (1864–1940)
Abe Bailey was a South African diamond tycoon, politician and financier (1864–1940). Born 1864 in Cradock.
Public life
Gold- Born
- 1864-11-06, Cradock
- Died
- 1940-08-10, Muizenberg
- Citizenship
- South Africa
- Occupations
- cricketer
- Affiliations
- Progressive Party
- Also known as
- Sir Abraham Bailey, Bt
Achievements
SilverAwards
- Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George
- baronet
- Croix de Guerre
Network
SilverFamily (public figures)
- Mary BaileySpouse
- James R. A. BaileyChild
- Derrick BaileyChild
Profile
- Languages
- English
- Expertise
- entrepreneur, politician
What we have, and what we might have wrong
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- Wikimedia Commons. Photo, see the file page for licence
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