Name Henry North Education Yale University | Books The circus kings Siblings John Ringling North | |
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Full Name Henry Whitestone North Born November 12, 1909 ( 1909-11-12 ) Chicago, Illinois Relatives John Ringling North, brother
John Nicholas Ringling, uncle Role John Ringling North's brother Died October 2, 1993, Begnins, Switzerland Spouse Gloria de la Feld (m. 1959–1983), Elisabeth Palmer (m. 1946–1953), Harrie Maxine Weaver (m. 1933–1945) Parents Ida Loraina Wihelmina Ringling, Harry Whitestone North | ||
Henry Ringling North (November 12, 1909 – October 2, 1993) was American businessman, as a circus proprietor who was the vice president, treasurer, director and operations chief, while his brother, John Ringling North, was the president and chairman of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, founded by their uncles.
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Biography
He was born in Chicago and attended Yale University. North was awarded a Silver Star for his actions in the Navy during World War II. In the 1960s he became an Irish citizen. He was involved with two oil firms in Oklahoma. His first two marriages ended in divorce. He died on 2 October 1993 in Begnins near Geneva, Switzerland.
Legacy
His son, John Ringling North II is currently the owner of the Kelly-Miller Circus.
References
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