Charles Bronfman

The Honourable Charles Rosner Bronfman, PC , OC (born June 27, 1931 in Montreal) is a Canadian business man and philanthropist.

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The Honourable - PC - OC - June 27 - 1931 - Montreal - Canadian - Philanthropist

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He is the fifth richest person in Canada, with a net worth of US$2.2 billion (according to Forbes http://www.forbes.com/finance/lists/10/2003/LIR.jhtml?passListId=10&passYear=2003&passListType=Person&uniqueId=P8Z1&datatype=Person). His fortune comes from the family liquor business. He was the majority owner of the Montreal Expos franchise in Major League Baseball from the team's formation in 1968 until its sale in 1990.

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Canada - Forbes - Montreal Expos - Major League Baseball - 1968 - 1990

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He is the son of Samuel and Saidye Bronfman; his siblings are Minda, architecture maven Phyllis, and Edgar. He is the uncle of Edgar Bronfman, Jr.

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Samuel - Phyllis - Edgar - Edgar Bronfman, Jr.

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Bronfman was educated at Selwyn House School in Montreal, Trinity College School in Port Hope, Ontario, and McGill University.

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Selwyn House School - Trinity College School - Port Hope, Ontario - McGill University

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