Julian Frankel
Julian Frankel (1884 or 1885 – 14 August 1938) was a businessman, boxing promoter and leader of the Jewish community of Singapore.[1]
Early life and education[edit]
Frankel was born in Druskininkai. He was the son of Abraham Frankel and his wife Rosa, and the brother of David Frankel.[2][3] He went to Copenhagen on an apprenticeship course in cabinetmaking.[4]
Career[edit]
In 1918, following the retirement of his father, he and David took over the family business and renamed it the Frankel Brothers. He took over the business himself in the 1930s, renaming it to Julian Frankel and Company.[3][5] He established his own factory and store, which he named the Julian Frankel Furniture Company, on 13 Lloyd Road.[4]
Frankel was a prominent promoter of boxing in Singapore. He also helped to found the Singapore Billiards Association.[3]
Personal life and death[edit]
Frankel married Tila Storch on 11 December 1910.[6] They had a daughter.[3]
Frankel died at his residence in Siglap on 14 August 1938.[7] Following his death, the family business was liquidated.[5]
References[edit]
- ^ Bieder, Joan (2007). The Jews of Singapore. p. 13. ISBN 9789810591984.
- ^ Savage, Victor R.; Yeoh, Brenda S. A. (15 October 2022). Singapore Street Names (4th edition): A Study of Toponymics. ISBN 9789815009231.
- ^ a b c d "DEATH OF MR. JULIAN FRANKEL". Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle. Singapore. 16 August 1938. Retrieved 28 November 2023.
- ^ a b Nathan, Eze (1986). The History of Jews in Singapore, 1830-1945. p. 64. ISBN 9789971844295.
- ^ a b "J.FRANKEL AND CO. GOES INTO LIQUIDATION". The Singapore Free Press. Singapore. 17 August 1938. Retrieved 28 November 2023.
- ^ "DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES SILVER WEDDING". Singapore Free Press. Singapore. 11 December 1935. Retrieved 28 November 2023.
- ^ "Death Of Mr. Julian Frankel". The Morning Tribune. Singapore. 15 August 1938. Retrieved 28 November 2023.