Henry Ringling North
| Henry Ringling North | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Born |
Henry Whitestone North November 12, 1909 Chicago, Illinois |
| Died |
October 2, 1993 (aged 83) Begnins, Switzerland |
| Education | Yale University (1933) |
| Spouse(s) | Gloria de la Feld |
| Parent(s) |
Ida Loraina Wihelmina Ringling Harry Whitestone North |
| Relatives |
John Ringling North, brother John Nicholas Ringling, uncle |
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.
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 where he served in the Office of Strategic Services.[1] 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.[2]
Legacy
His son, John Ringling North II is currently the owner of the Kelly-Miller Circus.
References
- ↑ https://www.newspapers.com/image/133024784/?terms=henry%2Bringling%2Bnorth%2Bobituary
- ↑ Lambert, Bruce (3 October 1983). "Henry Ringling North, 83, Dies; Owner Who Modernized Circus". New York Times. Retrieved 2008-07-22.
Henry Ringling North, a former owner and manager of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus founded by his uncles, died yesterday at a hospital in Switzerland. He was 83 and lived in Begnins, near Geneva. He died after a long illness, said his lawyer, Richard Cunningham.
