Annette de la Renta
Encyclopedia
Annette de la Renta is an American
philanthropist
and socialite
married to the fashion designer Oscar de la Renta
.
banker Fritz Mannheimer (1890–1939), who died before her birth, and his wife, Marie Annette Reiss
(later known as Jane Engelhard
, 1917–2004). Her German-born maternal grandfather, Hugo Sjölin Reiss, was the Brazil
ian consul in Shanghai
, China
.
In 1947, after her mother moved to the United States and remarried, Annette Sjölin Mannheimer was adopted by her stepfather, Charles W. Engelhard, Jr.
, an industrial magnate, and became Annette Engelhard.
, her first husband, private investor Samuel Pryor Reed (-2005). He was a vice president of Engelhard Industries
from 1960 until 1976, the minerals conglomerate, and later owned American Heritage
magazine.
S.P. Reed created divorce accounts for each of his children of $ 50,000,000 in shares and buildings around the world, as they were all over 21, so his divorced wife got nothing more than the marriage pact 15% of his fortune.
On 26 December 1989, in La Romana, Dominican Republic
, she became the second wife of the fashion designer Oscar de la Renta
.
She has three children by her first marriage:
She also has a stepson, Moises de la Renta, adopted son of her second husband.
On 26 July 2006, Annette de la Renta was appointed temporary guardian of the 104-year-old Brooke Astor
, a longtime friend, in the wake of elder abuse
allegations being made against Astor's son, Anthony Dryden Marshall
. On 13 October 2006, de la Renta became permanent guardian.
Casper Reed Provides annual $ 2,000,000 to charity especially in marine biology, marine research, conservation of natural parks.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
philanthropist
Philanthropist
A philanthropist is someone who engages in philanthropy; that is, someone who donates his or her time, money, and/or reputation to charitable causes...
and socialite
Socialite
A socialite is a person who participates in social activities and spends a significant amount of time entertaining and being entertained at fashionable upper-class events....
married to the fashion designer Oscar de la Renta
Oscar de la Renta
Oscar de la Renta is one of the world's leading fashion designers. He was named to the International Best Dressed List Hall of Fame in 1973.-Career:...
.
Birth and childhood
Born Anne France Mannheimer and nicknamed Annette, she is the only child of GermanGermany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
banker Fritz Mannheimer (1890–1939), who died before her birth, and his wife, Marie Annette Reiss
Jane Engelhard
Jane Engelhard was an US philanthropist, best known for her marriage to billionaire industrialist Charles W...
(later known as Jane Engelhard
Jane Engelhard
Jane Engelhard was an US philanthropist, best known for her marriage to billionaire industrialist Charles W...
, 1917–2004). Her German-born maternal grandfather, Hugo Sjölin Reiss, was the Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
ian consul in Shanghai
Shanghai
Shanghai is the largest city by population in China and the largest city proper in the world. It is one of the four province-level municipalities in the People's Republic of China, with a total population of over 23 million as of 2010...
, China
China
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
.
In 1947, after her mother moved to the United States and remarried, Annette Sjölin Mannheimer was adopted by her stepfather, Charles W. Engelhard, Jr.
Charles W. Engelhard, Jr.
Charles W. Engelhard, Jr. was an American businessman who controlled an international mining and metals conglomerate, as well as a major owner in Thoroughbred horse racing, and a candidate in the 1955 New Jersey State Senate Elections.Engelhard made his fortune in the precious metals industry,...
, an industrial magnate, and became Annette Engelhard.
Marriages and family life
She married on 12 March 1960, in Bernardsville, New JerseyNew Jersey
New Jersey is a state in the Northeastern and Middle Atlantic regions of the United States. , its population was 8,791,894. It is bordered on the north and east by the state of New York, on the southeast and south by the Atlantic Ocean, on the west by Pennsylvania and on the southwest by Delaware...
, her first husband, private investor Samuel Pryor Reed (-2005). He was a vice president of Engelhard Industries
Engelhard
Engelhard Corporation is a former American Fortune 500 company headquartered in Iselin, New Jersey, USA. It is credited with developing the first production catalytic converter. In 2006, the German chemical manufacturer BASF bought Engelhard for $US5 billion....
from 1960 until 1976, the minerals conglomerate, and later owned American Heritage
American Heritage (magazine)
American Heritage is a quarterly magazine dedicated to covering the history of the United States for a mainstream readership. Until 2007, the magazine was published by Forbes. Since that time, Edwin S...
magazine.
S.P. Reed created divorce accounts for each of his children of $ 50,000,000 in shares and buildings around the world, as they were all over 21, so his divorced wife got nothing more than the marriage pact 15% of his fortune.
On 26 December 1989, in La Romana, Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic is a nation on the island of La Hispaniola, part of the Greater Antilles archipelago in the Caribbean region. The western third of the island is occupied by the nation of Haiti, making Hispaniola one of two Caribbean islands that are shared by two countries...
, she became the second wife of the fashion designer Oscar de la Renta
Oscar de la Renta
Oscar de la Renta is one of the world's leading fashion designers. He was named to the International Best Dressed List Hall of Fame in 1973.-Career:...
.
She has three children by her first marriage:
- Beatrice Anne Reed, who married (1) Roger Albert Morrison; (2) David Niven, Jr., a son of the actor David NivenDavid NivenJames David Graham Niven , known as David Niven, was a British actor and novelist, best known for his roles as Phileas Fogg in Around the World in 80 Days and Sir Charles Lytton, a.k.a. "the Phantom", in The Pink Panther...
, and (3) David Phelps, a California real estate attorney. - Eliza Reed, who married Alexander Lytton Bolen
- Charles Reed, who married Natalie Witogosky.
She also has a stepson, Moises de la Renta, adopted son of her second husband.
On 26 July 2006, Annette de la Renta was appointed temporary guardian of the 104-year-old Brooke Astor
Brooke Astor
Roberta Brooke Astor was an American philanthropist and socialite who was the chairwoman of the Vincent Astor Foundation, which had been established by her third husband, Vincent Astor, son of John Jacob Astor IV and great-great grandson of America's first multi-millionaire, John Jacob...
, a longtime friend, in the wake of elder abuse
Elder abuse
Elder abuse is a general term used to describe certain types of harm to older adults. Other terms commonly used include: "elder mistreatment," "senior abuse," "abuse in later life," "abuse of older adults," "abuse of older women," and "abuse of older men."...
allegations being made against Astor's son, Anthony Dryden Marshall
Anthony Dryden Marshall
Anthony Dryden Marshall is an American theatrical producer who is a former U.S. Marine, C.I.A. intelligence officer, and ambassador. He also is the former vice president of the Vincent Astor Foundation, which was established by his stepfather, Vincent Astor...
. On 13 October 2006, de la Renta became permanent guardian.
Philanthropy
Annette de la Renta serves on the boards of the Metropolitan Museum, the New York Public Library, the Morgan Library, The Animal Medical Center, and the Engelhard Foundation. She also served on the board of directors of Rockefeller University for 25 years.Casper Reed Provides annual $ 2,000,000 to charity especially in marine biology, marine research, conservation of natural parks.