Sir Otto John Beit, financier, philanthropist and younger brother of Alfred Beit, is born in Hamburg, Germany.

Updated: 30 Sep 2019

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01Wallis, F. (2000). Nuusdagboek: feite en fratse oor 1000 jaar, Kaapstad: Human & Rousseau
02Potgieter, D.J. et al. (eds)(1970). Standard Encyclopaedia of Southern Africa, Cape Town: NASOU, v. 2, p. 268.

Last updated · 30 Sep 2019

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South African History Online. (2011, December 5). Sir Otto John Beit, financier, philanthropist and younger brother of Alfred Beit, is born in Hamburg, Germany.. South African History Online. https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0070459

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"Sir Otto John Beit, financier, philanthropist and younger brother of Alfred Beit, is born in Hamburg, Germany.." South African History Online, 5 Dec. 2011, https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0070459. Accessed 8 Nov. 2026.

South African History Online. "Sir Otto John Beit, financier, philanthropist and younger brother of Alfred Beit, is born in Hamburg, Germany.." South African History Online. December 5, 2011. https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0070459.