Harry Männil, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Harry Männil

Estonian businessman

Date of Birth: 17-May-1920

Place of Birth: Tallinn, Estonia

Date of Death: 11-Jan-2010

Profession: businessperson, entrepreneur

Nationality: Estonia

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Harry Männil (May 17, 1920 – January 11, 2010), also known as Harry Mannil Laul, was an Estonian businessman, art collector, and cultural benefactor in several countries. Männil was born in Tallinn, Estonia.
As a result of World War II he moved to Venezuela in 1946, where he lived for the rest of his life.
He was a successful businessman and part owner of ACO Group, a large Venezuelan conglomerate.
He formed his own company Grupo Oriand in 1994.
At the time of the restoration of Estonian independence, Männil got involved in Estonian matters, actively interacting with politicians Vaino Väljas and Edgar Savisaar, and acting as an advisor during latter's prime minister term. Harry Männil was an active art collector and philanthropist, especially noted for his collection of pre-Columbian art.
His art related activities included serving as director of Caracas Athenaeum in Venezuela, and as advisor for the Museum of Modern Art in New York.
He also founded Eduard Wiiralt Gallery in Estonian National Library.