Harry Goldberg
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Date of birth: 26th February 1907 Place of birth: Stepney, London
Date of death: November 2005 Place of death: Whipps Cross, London
Father: Samuel Goldberg Mother: Hetty Schulman
Spouse1: Annie Rosenthal
Marriage details: 1927 Southampton
Children: Morton Goldberg Leslie Goldberg
Spouse2: Margaret 'Peggy' Alexander
Marriage details: 4th October 1938
Children: David Gold Andrew Gold
Biography:
Harry was born Hyman Goldberg, and his birthplace has been quoted as both Dublin and London, the family consensus
seems to be that he was born in London. Harry changed his surname to Gold before 1946 (source Andrew Gold 2009).
Harry was a musician, composer and conductor and led his jazz band Harry Gold and His Pieces of Eight along with
his brother Laurie. He was still performing well into his 90th year. Harry wrote his biography in 2000
Gold Dubloons and Pieces of Eight ISBN 978-09537040-0-2
Northway Books
A short biography is on Wikipedia Harry Gold - Musician
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