Michel Fribourg
Michel Fribourg | |
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| Born | Michel P. Fribourg 1913 Antwerp, Belgium |
| Died | 10 April 2001 New York, New York, US |
| Nationality | Belgian and American |
| Occupation | businessman |
| Title | Chairman and CEO of Continental Grain |
| Spouse | Mary Ann |
| Children | Robert, Paul, Charles, Nadine and Caroline |
Michel P. Fribourg (1913 – 10 April 2001) was a Belgian-born Jewish-American billionaire businessman, the chairman and CEO of
Early life
Fribourg was born in Antwerp and educated in France.[1][2]
Career
He worked all of his life for Continental Grain a company owned by his family, rising to chairman and CEO.[1]
In 1944, following the death of his father, he became the fifth generation of Fribourgs to lead Continental Grain.[1]
In 1998, Forbes estimated his net worth at $2.4 billion, based on his ownership of Continental Grain and 75% of ContiFinancial.[3]
Personal life
He was married to Mary Ann.[4]
They had five children, sons Robert Fribourg, Paul J. Fribourg, Charles Fribourg, Nadine Newman and Caroline Rosen.[4]
He died in New York on 10 April 2001.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e JOHN SCHWARTZ (12 April 2001). "Michel Fribourg, 87, Trader Who Opened Soviet Market - The New York Times". The New York Times. Retrieved 12 June 2017.
- ISBN 978-2-08132-399-5.
- ^ "The World's Working Rich". Forbes.com. Retrieved 12 June 2017.
- ^ a b "Paid Notice: Deaths FRIBOURG, MICHEL. P. - The New York Times". The New York Times. 12 April 2001. Retrieved 12 June 2017.
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