Edgar Bronfman, Sr. date of birth:
June 20, 1929
How old was Edgar Bronfman, Sr. when died?
84
Where was Edgar Bronfman, Sr. born?
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
When did Edgar Bronfman, Sr. die?
December 21, 2013
What religion is Edgar Bronfman, Sr.?
Jewish
What is Edgar Bronfman, Sr. nationality?
Canadian
What is Edgar Bronfman, Sr.'s occupation?
Businessman Philanthropist
Short Biography
Edgar Miles Bronfman (June 20, 1929 – December 21, 2013) was a Canadian-American businessman and philanthropist. He worked for his family drinks firm, Seagrams, eventually becoming president, treasurer and chief executive. As President of the World Jewish Congress, Bronfman is especially remembered for initiating diplomacy with the Soviet Union. This resulted in the legitimising of the Hebrew language in Russia, and major steps towards allowing Soviet Jews to practice their own religion and emigrate to Israel.