Moise Safra
| Moise Yacoub Safra | |
|---|---|
| Born |
April 5, 1934 Beirut, Lebanon |
| Died |
June 15, 2014 (aged 80) São Paulo, Brazil |
| Nationality | Brazilian |
| Occupation | Banker, philanthropist |
| Spouse(s) | Chella (née Cohen, <abbr=married>m. ?)[1] |
| Children |
Jacob Moise Safra Esther Safra Edmond M. Safra Ezra M. Safra Olga Safra.[2] |
Moise Yacoub Safra (April 5, 1934 – June 15, 2014) was a Brazilian businessman and philanthropist. He co-founded Banco Safra with his brothers Edmond Safra and Joseph Safra.
Biography
Early life
Moise Safra was born on April 5, 1934 into a family of affluent Jewish bankers, in Aleppo, Syria.[3] The family's history in banking originated with caravan trade between Alexandria and Constantinople during the Ottoman Empire. The family relocated to Beirut after the First World War as Beirut was home to an already thriving Jewish community.[3] Eventually, the Safras decided to move to Brazil in 1952. In 1955, Moise's 23-year-old brother, Edmond Safra, and his father, Jacob Safra, started working in Brazil by financing letters of credit for trade in São Paulo.[3]
Career
He established himself in Brazil where he acquired citizenship and founded Banco Safra with his brothers Edmond and Joseph Safra.[3] He was also a prominent Jewish philanthropist.[3]
Death
He died on June 15, 2014, reportedly from complications of Parkinson's disease at the age of 80.[3][4]
See also
References
- ↑ Judy Maltz. "World Jewish Congress elects new members to governing board". Haaretz. Retrieved 7 December 2013.
- ↑ "New chair enlarges, enhances FAS". Harvard University. Retrieved 7 December 2013.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 Brazilian Jewish philanthropist Moise Safra passes away, World Jewish Congress, June 17, 2014
- ↑ "Moise Safra, Brazilian Billionaire Banker, Dead At 80". Forbes. 2014-05-28. Retrieved 2014-06-16.