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| − | (1852-1897). Came to South Africa in 18** as an impoverished boxer and entertainer. Succesfull investments in Kimberley diamonds turned him into a major mining magnate and life Governor of De Beers Consolidated Mines (which he and Rhodes founded in 1888). Member of Cape Parliament for Kimberley (1889-1897) and founder of Johannesburg Consolidated Investment Co. in 1889. In Kimberley he initially continued his interest in both boxing and theatre, often appearing on stage in the old [[Theatre Royal]] (Kimberley). Popular with the miners for his fiery performances, despite his lack of education and uncouth pronunciation. Apparently great in character parts, he also played Iago once in a production of ''[[Othello]]'' in aid of the Kimberley hospital. (He had offered to double the takings, if allowed to play the part.) Died when he allegedly fell overboard in mid-ocean when travelling from England. In Johannesburg the [[Little Theatre]] was renamed the [[Barnato Theatre]] in his honour.
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| − | See: Bosman 1928, Bosman, 1981, Fletcher, 1994, De Beer, 1995
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