About Ezra Zilkha
Lived 1925 – 2019 (aged 94). Ezra Zilkha was an Iraqi banker, art collector and entrepreneur.
Ezra Khedouri Zilkha (July 31, 1925 – October 2, 2019) was an American financier and philanthropist.
Early life Ezra Zilkha was born on July 31, 1925, in Baghdad, the son of the banker Khedouri Zilkha. He grew up in Baghdad, Beirut, Cairo, and New York City. and Zilkha was in the Forbes 400 list of richest Americans.
Philanthropy His philanthropy especially in education, the arts and for the disabled, was "formidable".
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Who was Ezra Zilkha?
American financier (1925 - 2019)
When was Ezra Zilkha born?
Ezra Zilkha was born on 31 July 1925 in Baghdad.
When did Ezra Zilkha die?
Ezra Zilkha died on 2 October 2019 in New York City.
What was Ezra Zilkha's occupation?
Ezra Zilkha was a banker, art collector and entrepreneur.
What nationality was Ezra Zilkha?
Ezra Zilkha was Iraqi.
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