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Warwick Oswald Fairfax was born on 19 December, 1901 in Double Bay, New South Wales, is a playwright. Discover Warwick Oswald Fairfax's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Also learn how He earned most of networth at the age of 86 years old?

Popular As Warwick Oswald Fairfax
Occupation Newspaper proprietor; cattle breeder; playwright
Age 86 years old
Zodiac Sign Sagittarius
Born 19 December 1901
Birthday 19 December
Birthplace Double Bay, New South Wales
Date of death (1987-01-14) Double Bay, New South Wales
Died Place Double Bay, New South Wales
Nationality Australia

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Warwick Oswald Fairfax Height, Weight & Measurements

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Who Is Warwick Oswald Fairfax's Wife?

His wife is • Betty Wilson (m. 1928; div. 1945) • Hanne Anderson (m. 1948; div. 1959) • Mary Wein (m. 1959)

Family
Parents Sir James Oswald Fairfax (father)Mabel Alice, née Hixson (mother)
Wife • Betty Wilson (m. 1928; div. 1945) • Hanne Anderson (m. 1948; div. 1959) • Mary Wein (m. 1959)
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Children • James Fairfax; Caroline Fairfax; • Annalise Fairfax; • Warwick Fairfax, Anna Cleary and Charles Fairfax

Warwick Oswald Fairfax Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Warwick Oswald Fairfax worth at the age of 86 years old? Warwick Oswald Fairfax’s income source is mostly from being a successful playwright. He is from Australia. We have estimated Warwick Oswald Fairfax's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Timeline

1967

He was appointed a Knight Bachelor in 1967 in recognition of his service to the community.

1959

In 1928, Fairfax married Marcie Elizabeth (Betty) Wilson, the daughter of David Wilson KC and the niece of William Hardy Wilson. They had two children, James Oswald Fairfax (junior) and Caroline, before their divorce in 1945. Fairfax married Hanne Anderson in 1948 and they had one daughter, Annalise, before divorcing in 1959. He married Mary Wein just after midnight on 4 July 1959. She had also been known as Marie Wein and Mary Symonds (from her earlier marriage to Cedric Symonds). Warwick Geoffrey Oswald Fairfax, Anna and Charles were his children with his third wife, Mary, Lady Fairfax. They grew up in Fairwater, the Fairfax family's harbourside home in Double Bay, where Lady Fairfax hosted some memorable parties, including a ball for 1000 people in 1973 to celebrate the opening of the Sydney Opera House, when guests included Rex Harrison, Rudolf Nureyev, Liberace and Imelda Marcos.

1934

In 1934 Fairfax acquired the Ure Smith publications Home and Art in Australia, and furthered their support of contemporary Australian artists. He defended the controversial awarding of the 1943 Archibald Prize to Dobell and purchased works by leading Australian painters. He financially backed the Kirsova Ballet company, and was a board member of the Australian Elizabethan Theatre Trust from 1954 and vice president from 1969. He served as governor from 1975 to 1985. He served on the governing council of the Australian National University from 1963 to 1974.

1925

Fairfax joined John Fairfax and Sons in 1925, became a director in 1927 and managing director in 1930. He was chairman of Associated Newspapers Ltd. between 1956 and 1977. During his time as managing director and subsequently chairman, Fairfax was instrumental in floating the then privately held John Fairfax & Sons Pty Ltd as John Fairfax Limited, later John Fairfax Holdings Limited and subsequently Fairfax Media.

1901

Sir Warwick Oswald Fairfax (19 December 1901 – 14 January 1987) was an Australian businessman prominent in the arts as a philanthropist, journalist and playwright. He was a member of the wealthy Fairfax family of media proprietors.

1863

Fairfax was the son of Sir James Oswald Fairfax (1863–1928) and great-grandson of John Fairfax. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts at Balliol College, Oxford after studying at Geelong Grammar and the University of Sydney (where he was resident at St. Paul's College).