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Jack Dellal
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| Born | 2 October 1923 Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Manchester, England
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| Died | 28 October 2012 (aged 89) London, England
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| Education | Heaton Moor College |
| Occupation | Chairman, Allied Commercial Holdings |
| Known for | Property and oil investment, banking |
| Spouse(s) | Zehava Helmer (1952; divorced) Katya Douglas (1966-1984); Ruanne Louw (1997-2012, his death) |
| Children | 9 |
| Relatives | Lola Kirke (granddaughter), Jemima Kirke (granddaughter) |
Jack Dellal (born October 2, 1923 – died October 28, 2012) was a very successful British businessman. He was known for investing in property and oil. People often called him "Black Jack." He became one of the richest people in England during his time.
Early Life
Jack Dellal was born in a place called Chorlton-cum-Hardy in Manchester, England. His parents were immigrants from Iraq. They were part of the Sephardic Jewish community. His father, Sulman Dellal, imported textiles.
Jack went to Heaton Moor College in Manchester. He started working with his father when he was only 14 years old. He helped his father sell cloth.
Becoming a Business Leader
In the 1970s, Jack Dellal became a banker. He owned a bank called Dalton Barton. He later sold this bank for a large sum of money.
In 1974, he started a company called Allied Commercial Holdings. He worked with Stanley Van Gelder for over 40 years. One of their big deals was buying and selling Bush House in London. They made a lot of money from this deal in just two years. He also invested a lot in Dolphin Square in London.
Jack Dellal was known as "Black Jack." Many people believed this nickname came from his love of gambling.
Family and Legacy
Jack Dellal had nine children. He had seven daughters and two sons. He had children from two marriages and another long-term relationship.
- From his marriage to Zehava Helmer, he had five children: Guy, Lorraine, Suzanne, Diane, and Gaby. Gaby is a film director.
- From his marriage to Katya Douglas, he had two children: Jasmine and Rowan. Jasmine is also a film director.
- From his relationship with Ruanne Louw, he had two children: Zack and Catherine.
In 1989, Jack Dellal founded the Suzanne Dellal Centre for Dance and Theatre in Tel Aviv. He created this center in memory of his daughter Suzanne.
His son, Guy, also worked in the family business. Guy helped run Allied Commercial Holdings with his father from 1986. He took over the company's operations years before Jack passed away.
Later Years
Jack Dellal died peacefully in his sleep in London. He passed away on October 28, 2012, at the age of 89.
