About Peter Alfond
Lived 1952 – 2017 (aged 65). Peter Alfond was an American businessperson.
Peter Alfond (May 17, 1952 – July 10, 2017) was an American billionaire, investor, and philanthropist.
Early life Peter Alfond was born to a Jewish family, the son of Dorothy (née Levine) and businessman-philanthropist Harold Alfond. Alfond graduated from Rollins College in 1975.
Career Harold Alfond founded the Dexter Shoe Company in 1958 and sold it in 1993 for $433 million of Berkshire Hathaway stock.
Personal life Alfond was married to K. Lynn, they met at Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida and had children: Rebekah, Kyle, V & Sarah.
Death Peter Alfond died on July 10, 2017, of complications from malaria, which he contracted while on a trip to Africa. He was 65 years old.
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Who was Peter Alfond?
American businessperson
When was Peter Alfond born?
Peter Alfond was born on 17 May 1952 in Waterville.
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Peter Alfond died on 10 July 2017 in West Palm Beach.
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Peter Alfond was a businessperson.
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Peter Alfond was American.
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