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William Sanders

b. 1941

American real estate businessman

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About William Sanders

Born 1941. William Sanders is an American businessperson.

William David Sanders (born December 2, 1941) is an American real estate businessman and developer.

Biography Sanders was born in 1941 in Ramsey County, Minnesota, the son of Marion Jane Birkenstein and David Edwin Sanders, an advertising agency owner. He was raised in El Paso, Texas. In 1964, Sanders graduated from Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. In 1968, he founded the real estate firm LaSalle Partners, headquartered in Chicago. In 1999, LaSalle Partners merged with Jones Lang Wooton to form Jones Lang LaSalle.

Personal life Sanders married Louann H. Feuille on May 18, 1974 in El Paso. They have two sons and three daughters.

Sanders' middle daughter, Amy, is the wife of Beto O'Rourke, former Democratic U.S. Rep. of Texas's 16th congressional district.

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Important facts

Born
2 December 1941, Ramsey County
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Businessperson
Nationality
United States
Education
Cornell University, Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, El Paso High School
Also known as
William D. Sanders, William David Sanders

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Frequently asked questions

Who is William Sanders?

American real estate businessman

When was William Sanders born?

William Sanders was born on 2 December 1941 in Ramsey County.

What is William Sanders's occupation?

William Sanders is a businessperson.

What nationality is William Sanders?

William Sanders is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William Sanders

· Wikidata: Q8018101

· DBpedia: William Sanders (businessman)

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