William McHardy (diamond magnate)
William McHardy | |
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Evalina and William McHardy | |
| Born | 30 May 1846 Ballater, Scotland |
| Died | 28 August 1913 (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. 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.