Jack Benaroya
American real estate developer and philanthropist (1921–2012) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Jack A. Benaroya (July 11, 1921 – May 11, 2012) was a pioneering real estate developer who built what became the Northwest’s largest privately-held commercial real-estate empire which he sold in 1984 for $315 million.
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Jack A. Benaroya | |
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Born | (1921-07-11)July 11, 1921 |
Died | May 11, 2012(2012-05-11) (aged 90) |
Nationality | American |
Occupation | Founder of the Benaroya Company |
Spouse | Rebecca Benaroya |
Children | Donna Benaroya Alan Benaroya Larry Benaroya |
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After selling his company, he became a venture capitalist and was an early investor in Starbucks.[1] He was noted more for being a philanthropist and prominent civic leader in Seattle, Washington.[2]