David Bale

Entrepreneur

September 2, 1941 South Africa

December 30, 2003 Santa Monica, California, United States

Gloria Steinem (m. 2000), Jenny James (m. 1972–1991)

David Bale was an English businessman and social activist. He initially worked as a commercial pilot with the British Airways. Later, he became an entrepreneur and ran a commuter airline in England and dealt in imported jeans and skateboards. However, he is better known for his social activism and his passion about the protection of environment and the welfare of animals. His relentless effort towards raising awareness about animal rights and environment degradation and his numerous humane undertakings is his real legacy. He was also passionate about the spread of adult education in developing countries. Social equality and justice was something close to his heart and he was once banned from returning to South Africa during the days of apartheid as he had opposed racial segregation at that time.