Charles W. Engelhard Jr.
Charles W. Engelhard Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 15, 1917 |
| Died | March 2, 1971 (aged 54) |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Princeton University Oxford University |
| Occupation(s) | Industrialist, Racehorse owner |
| Political party | Democrat |
| Spouse | Jane Mannheimer (1947–1971; his death) |
| Children | Anne Mannheimer-Engelhard Susan Engelhard O'Connor Jane Elizabeth Sophie Engelhard Craighead Sally Engelhard Charlene Engelhard Troy |
| Parent | Charles W. Engelhard Sr. |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Army |
| Years of service | November 7, 1941 – 1945 |
| Rank | Lieutenant |
Charles William Engelhard Jr. (February 15, 1917 – March 2, 1971) was an American businessman, a major owner in Thoroughbred horse racing, and a candidate in the 1955 New Jersey State Senate elections. He controlled an international mining and metals conglomerate, Engelhard, founded by his father.
He has been described as the "Platinum King" and "the world's largest refiner and fabricator of platinum, gold and silver."