Peter Munk
Canadian businessman, philanthropist (1927–2018)
Peter Munk (November 8, 1927 – March 28, 2018[2]) was a Hungarian-born Canadian businessman and philanthropist. He founded and chaired Barrick Gold, the world's largest gold-mining corporation.
Peter Munk | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 8, 1927 |
| Died | March 28, 2018 (aged 90) |
| Nationality | Jewish[1] Canadian |
| Alma mater | University of Toronto, Bsc. in electrical engineering |
| Known for | Chairman, President and Founder of Barrick Gold |
| Spouse(s) | Linda Joy Gutterson (1956-1970; divorced; 3 children) Melanie Jane Bosanquet (1973-2018; 2 children) |
Munk was founder, chairman and CEO of Trizec Properties (formerly TrizecHahn Corporation), one of the largest American real estate investment trusts. In 2006, Trizec Properties was sold to Brookfield Properties.[3]
Munk died in Toronto on March 28, 2018 of heart failure at the age of 90.[4][5]
References
change- ↑ "Anna Porter on a Hungarian pariah". CBC News. 2006-09-21. Archived from the original on November 5, 2007.
- ↑ "Barrick Gold Announces Passing Of Founder And Chairman Emeritus Peter Munk". RTTNews. Retrieved 28 March 2018.
- ↑ Cave, Andrew (2008-02-26). "Midas Munk has a real heart of gold". The Telegraph. London.
- ↑ "Peter Munk, Barrick Gold founder, dies at 90". Global News. March 28, 2018.
- ↑ Evans, Pete (March 28, 2018). "Barrick Gold founder Peter Munk dead at 90". CBC News.
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