Award
Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of Portugal
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q4777545 · wikidata
SACRED LEGACY ARCHIVES™
António Champalimaud
1918-03-19 – 2004-05-08
Life & Legacy
António de Sommer Champalimaud (19 March 1918 in Lapa, Lisbon – 8 May 2004 in Lapa, Lisbon) was a Portuguese banker and industrialist. He was the wealthiest man in Portugal, gaining his fortune through insurance, banking, iron ore mining and cement industries which were predominant both in mainland Portugal and throughout its colonial empire. His companies were nationalized after the Carnation Revolution of 1974. After living in exile in Brazil for seven years, he returned to Portugal and rebuilt his companies.
Occupation & Career
banker, industrialist, businessperson
Education
University of Lisbon
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of Portugal; Grand Cross of the Order of Entrepreneurial Merit
Legacy Highlights
Honors & Awards
Grand Cross of the Order of Entrepreneurial Merit · Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of Portugal
Education & Institutions
University of Lisbon
Verified Legacy Record
Award
Grand Cross of the Order of Entrepreneurial Merit
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q4777545 · wikidata
Family Spouse
Maria Cristina de Mello
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q4777545 · wikidata
Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q4777545 — wikidata View source
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