Marcus Besen
Australian businessman and philanthropist (1923–2023) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Marcus Besen AC (19 December 1923 – 8 November 2023) was a Romanian-born Australian businessman, philanthropist, and Holocaust survivor. He was the managing director of fashion retailer Sussan from 1951 to 1980, and he was involved in various philanthropic activities. In 2015, he was appointed a Companion of the Order of Australia.
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Marcus Besen | |
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Born | (1923-12-19)19 December 1923 |
Died | 8 November 2023(2023-11-08) (aged 99) Australia |
Nationality | Romanian Australian |
Occupation | Businessman |
Known for | Co-founder of Sussan |
Spouse | Eva Besen (née Gandel) |
Children | 4; including: |
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