Rudolph Palumbo
British property developer
About Rudolph Palumbo
Lived 1901 – 1987 (aged 86).
Rudolph Palumbo (27 March 1901 – 16 July 1987) was a British property developer who made his fortune both before the Second World War by developing various sites such as Regis House in the City of London and after by redeveloping bombsites.
Early life Rudolph (originally Rodolfo) Palumbo was born in London to the son of Italian immigrant parents Pasquale and Gaetana Palumbo from Amalfi, who ran a cafe in Lower Thames Street.
Career Palumbo's development company was called City Acre; he built its headquarters building in 1952,
His portrait was painted by Oskar Kokoschka in 1960; this still hangs in its original position above the fireplace in what was his office and is now the dining room at 37A Walbrook.
Rudolph Palumbo is buried in the churchyard of St Stephen Walbrook, London.
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Who was Rudolph Palumbo?
British property developer (1901–1987)
When was Rudolph Palumbo born?
Rudolph Palumbo was born on 27 March 1901.
When did Rudolph Palumbo die?
Rudolph Palumbo died on 16 July 1987.
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