Henry Ringling North | |
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Born |
Henry Whitestone North November 12, 1909 Chicago, Illinois |
Died | October 2, 1993 Begnins, Switzerland |
(aged 83)
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.
He was born in Chicago and attended Yale University, he 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.
His son, John Ringling North II is currently the owner of the Kelly-Miller Circus.