The world known medical practioner, Dr Chris Barnad divorced his second wife Barbara Zoellner whom he had been married for twelve years. He got married to Barbara in 1970, a year after divorcing his first wife. In spite of Barnard publicly declaring his love for Barbara, the couple failed to reconcile. Barnard was accused of not giving adequate time to his marriage and family as he was always travelling around the world. The couple had two children, both boys.
eventREF E-0012470Revised
13 January 1982
Dr Chris Barnard divorces his second wife
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- 30 Sep 2019
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- 01People,"Dr. Christiaan Barnard Is Back in the Heart Transplant Hothead",From: People,[Online], Available at:www.people.com,[Accessed: 19 December 2013]
Last updated · 30 Sep 2019
South African History Online. (2011, March 16). Dr Chris Barnard divorces his second wife. South African History Online. https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0012470
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