Frederick Philip Mannix OC AOE (born February 24, 1942) is a Canadian billionaire businessman, and the chairman of the privately held Mancal Group, which is active in real estate, ranching, coal, oil and gas.

Fred Mannix
Born
Frederick Philip Mannix

(1942-02-24) February 24, 1942 (age 82)
NationalityCanadian
OccupationBusinessman
TitleChairman, Mancal Corporation
SpouseLi-Anne Smith
Children5, including Fred Mannix Jr.

Early life

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Fred Mannix was born on February 24, 1942.[1] He is the eldest son of Frederick Charles Mannix and Margaret Mannix, and the grandson of Frederick Stephen Mannix.[1][2] He has a brother, Ron, and a sister, Maureen.[1] In 1966, he earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Alberta.[1]

Career

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In 2018, Canadian Business estimated the joint net worth of Fred and Ron Mannix at CA$3.3 billion.[2]

Honours

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In 2005, Mannix was made an Officer of the Order of Canada.[3] In 2014, he was made a Member of the Alberta Order of Excellence.[4]

Personal life

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In 1982, he married Li-Anne Smith, and they have five children, including Fred Mannix Jr., a leading polo player.[1][5]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e "Fred Mannix - The Alberta Order of Excellence". www.lieutenantgovernor.ab.ca. Retrieved 11 April 2018.
  2. ^ a b "Canada's Richest People: Fred & Ron Mannix". canadianbusiness.com. 24 December 2015. Retrieved 11 April 2018.
  3. ^ General, Office of the Secretary to the Governor. "Mr. Frederick P. Mannix". The Governor General of Canada. Retrieved 2020-03-08.
  4. ^ "Fred Mannix | The Alberta Order of Excellence". www.lieutenantgovernor.ab.ca. Retrieved 2020-03-08.
  5. ^ "The Canadian master of the Polo mallet". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved 11 April 2018.