José León Asensio
Dominican Republic businessman
About José León Asensio
Lived 1934 – 2024 (aged 90). José León Asensio was a Dominican.
Early life Born in 1934 as the seventh and last child of Eduardo Antonio León Jimenes (Guazumal, Tamboril, Santiago, 1885–1937) and María Asensio Córdoba (1896–1976). His father died when he was just 3 years and 7 months old.
León had a degree in Business Management from Babson College (Wellesley, Mass.).
On 3 August 1958, he married Petrica Cabral Vega (born 1938), daughter of José María Cabral Bermúdez and Amelia Vega Batlle (sister of Julio Vega Batlle and great-granddaughter of Ulises Espaillat).
Business career In the 1960s, the tobacco company founded by his father, began to grow tremendously.
Death José León Asensio died on 4 March 2024, less than two weeks after his 90th birthday.
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Who was José León Asensio?
Dominican Republic businessman
When was José León Asensio born?
José León Asensio was born on 21 February 1934 in Santiago de los Caballeros.
When did José León Asensio die?
José León Asensio died on 4 March 2024.
What nationality was José León Asensio?
José León Asensio was Dominican.
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