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Sunday, 19 March 2017 15:06

Wernher, Sir Julius (1850-1912)

Sir Julius Charles Wernher (1850-1912) was a German born entrepreneur who moved to England in 1871 and became very successful in the gold and diamond trade in South Africa  (so-called Randlord). He also became an art collector, and his collection included many textiles.

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