William McHardy (diamond magnate)

William McHardy
Evalina and William McHardy
Born	(1846-05-30)30 May 1846 Ballater, Scotland
Died	28 August 1913(1913-08-28) (aged 67) Cullinan, South Africa
Occupation	Diamond magnate
Era	Cullinan Diamond Rush
Title	General Manager of Premier Mine
Term	1903-1913
Predecessor	Office established
Successor	Donald McHardy
Spouse	Evalina Elizabeth McCormick (m. 1880-1913)
Children	7
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William McHardy (30 May 1846, Ballater, Scotland – 28 August 1913, Cullinan, South Africa) was a Scottish-South African diamond magnate.^[1] He was the first General Manager of the Cullinan Premier Mine from 1903 until his death in 1913, after which his son, Donald McHardy, took over his position in the mining industry.^[2]