Joseph Safra
Joseph Safra (Arabic: يوسف صفرا; 1 September 1938 – 10 December 2020) was a Swiss-based Lebanese Brazilian banker and billionaire businessman of Syrian descent. He was Brazil's richest man and the richest banker in the world. He ran the Brazilian banking and investment empire, Safra Group.
Joseph Safra | |
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| Born | 1 September 1938 Beirut, Lebanon |
| Died | 10 December 2020 (aged 82) São Paulo, Brazil |
| Nationality | Lebanese Brazilian |
| Organization | Safra Group |
| Known for | The richest banker in the world |
| Spouse | Vicky Sarfati |
| Children | 4, including Alberto J. Safra |
| Parent(s) | Jacob Safra Esther Safra |
| Relatives | Moise Safra (brother) Edmond Safra (brother) |
Joseph Safra was the chairman of all Safra companies, among them Safra National Bank of New York and Banco Safra headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil. In August 2020, Forbes reported Safra's estimated net worth at US$22.8 billion, the 52nd richest person in the world and richest in Brazil.
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