Fred Mannix
Frederick Philip Mannix OC AOE (born February 24, 1942) is a Canadian billionaire businessman, and the chairman of the privately held Mancal Group, which is active in real estate, ranching, coal, oil and gas.
Fred Mannix | |
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| Born | Frederick Philip Mannix February 24, 1942 |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Title | Chairman, Mancal Corporation |
| Spouse | Li-Anne Smith |
| Children | 5, including Fred Mannix Jr. |
Early life
Fred Mannix was born on February 24, 1942.[1] He is the eldest son of Frederick Charles Mannix and Margaret Mannix, and the grandson of Frederick Stephen Mannix.[1][2] He has a brother, Ron, and a sister, Maureen.[1] In 1966, he earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Alberta.[1]
Career
In 2018, Canadian Business estimated the joint net worth of Fred and Ron Mannix at CA$3.3 billion.[2]
Honours
In 2005, Mannix was made an Officer of the Order of Canada.[3] In 2014, he was made a Member of the Alberta Order of Excellence.[4]
Personal life
In 1982, he married Li-Anne Smith, and they have five children, including Fred Mannix Jr., a leading polo player.[1][5]
References
- "Fred Mannix - The Alberta Order of Excellence". www.lieutenantgovernor.ab.ca. Retrieved 11 April 2018.
- "Canada's Richest People: Fred & Ron Mannix". canadianbusiness.com. 24 December 2015. Retrieved 11 April 2018.
- General, Office of the Secretary to the Governor. "Mr. Frederick P. Mannix". The Governor General of Canada. Retrieved 2020-03-08.
- "Fred Mannix | The Alberta Order of Excellence". www.lieutenantgovernor.ab.ca. Retrieved 2020-03-08.
- "The Canadian master of the Polo mallet". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved 11 April 2018.