Louis Luyt, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Louis Luyt

South African businessman and politician

Date of Birth: 18-Jun-1932

Place of Birth: Britstown, Northern Cape, South Africa

Date of Death: 01-Feb-2013

Profession: politician, rugby union player

Nationality: South Africa

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

Louis Luyt (18 June 1932 – 1 February 2013) was a South African business tycoon and politician, and one-time rugby administrator.Having been a rugby player as a young man, Luyt went on to become a businessman.
He founded Triomf Fertiliser and Luyt Breweries, and took control of Ellis Park stadium in Johannesburg.
Distrusted by the Afrikaner elite, Luyt achieved financial success without being a member of the secretive Broederbond.