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Samuel Bronfman

1889-02-27 – 1971-07-10

Portrait of Samuel Bronfman
Samuel Bronfman, circa 1936Credit: unknown

Life & Legacy

Samuel Bronfman, (February 27, 1889 – July 10, 1971) was a Canadian businessman, philanthropist, and member of the Canadian Bronfman family. He founded Distillers Corporation Limited and purchased the Seagram Company, that became the world’s largest liquor distilling firm.

Occupation & Career

businessperson, entrepreneur, collector

Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications

Canadian Business Hall of Fame; Companion of the Order of Canada

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Honors & Awards

Canadian Business Hall of Fame · Companion of the Order of Canada

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q711851 — wikidata View source

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