Arnold Ziff
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OBE Israel Arnold Ziff | |
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| Born | January 31, 1927 Leeds, England |
| Died | July 14, 2004 (aged 77) |
| Education | Roundhay School; |
| Alma mater | Leeds University |
| Occupation(s) | Businessman, Philanthropist |
| Title | High Sheriff of West Yorkshire |
| Term | 1991–1992 |
| Spouse | Marjorie Esther Morrison (m. 1952) |
| Children | 3 |
| Awards | Freeman of the City of London (1979) |
Israel Arnold Ziff OBE (31 January 1927 – 14 July 2004) was a British businessman and philanthropist, who particularly donated to good causes within Leeds, West Yorkshire. He was made a Freeman of the City of London in 1979 and received an OBE in 1981.[1] From 1991 to 1992 he was High Sheriff of West Yorkshire.[2]
Ziff's family was of Russian origin. He was born 31 January 1927 in Leeds[3] and attended both Roundhay School and Leeds 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 married[3] Marjorie Esther Morrison (born 26 May 1929[6]). They had 2 sons, Michael (born 1953) and Edward (born 1960) who continued his business, as CEOs 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]
