I.W. Schlesinger

Isidore Williem Schlesinger (Bowery, New York City, 15 September 1871 – Johannesburg, 1 March 1949) was a business tycoon and pioneer of the South African Entertainment industry.[1] At 1.58 metres tall, he was nicknamed "Little Man", and was a significant figure in the South African Business world with interests in numerous economic sectors.[2]

I.W. Schlesinger
Schlesinger in 1936
Born
Isidore Williem Schlesinger

September 15, 1871
Bowery, New York City, New York, U.S.
DiedMarch 1, 1949(1949-03-01) (aged 77)
Johannesburg, South Africa
Burial placeZebediela, Limpopo, South Africa
NationalityAmerican
OccupationBusiness tycoon
SpouseMable May
Children1
  1. ^ "Almost 100 years old and still rolling! The history of SA cinema Part 2". Gauteng Film Commission. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
  2. ^ "The Schlesinger Air Race". www.afleetingpeace.org. Retrieved 13 August 2020.