Arnold Ziff
Israel Arnold Ziff
Life
Ziff's family was of Russian/German origin. He was born 31 January 1927 in LeedsLeeds University, where he studied economics, but did not complete the degree, being called up for national service.[4] He inherited his father's shoe company Stylo, and formed property company Town Centre Securities in 1959.[5] A notable development was the Merrion Centre, Leeds.
In 1952 he marriedCEOs of Stylo and Town Centre Securities respectively.[5] Arnold and Marjorie also had a daughter, Ann Louise
Arnold's wife, Marjorie Ziff received an MBE in the 2011 New Year Honours for services to the community in Leeds.[7]
Benefactions
Ziff was a major sponsor of
Moortown, Leeds.[8] He was also a patron of the arts, and had a collection including items from his friend, Rowland Emett.[3]
Further reading
- Nigel Watson (2005) Arnold Ziff: The Making of a Great Yorkshireman (ISBN 0-85303-704-3
References
- ^ Burke's Landed Gentry - the Ridings of York
- ISBN 1-871647-74-6.
- ^ a b c Guardian 30 July 2004 Arnold Ziff
- ^ a b Leeds Reporter Archived 2007-11-23 at the Wayback Machine Ziff Building
- ^ a b Times Online 31 July 2004
- ^ a b Jewish Chronicle 27 May 2009
- ^ "New Year Honours unveiled". BBC News. 31 December 2010.
- ^ "Marjorie & Arnold Ziff Centre". Archived from the original on 16 December 2009. Retrieved 26 March 2010.
- Guardian 30 July 2004 Arnold Ziff
- Timesonline 31 July 2004 It's business as usual, Arnold Ziff's heirs insist
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