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Sam Zell

1941-09-27 – 2023-05-18

Portrait of Sam Zell
Zell is the author of the new book Am I Being Too Subtle?Credit: TheStreet

Life & Legacy

Samuel Zell (born Shmuel Zielonka; September 28, 1941 – May 18, 2023) was an American billionaire businessman and philanthropist primarily engaged in real estate investment. Companies founded by or controlled by Zell include Vivmark Residential, Equity International, EQ Office, Covanta, Tribune Media, and Anixter.

Occupation & Career

publisher, businessperson, entrepreneur, financier

Education

University of Michigan; University of Michigan Law School

Legacy Highlights

Education & Institutions

University of Michigan · University of Michigan Law School

Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q363124 — wikidata View source

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