Mortimer Zuckerman
Businessman and publisher, Boston Properties
Born
June 4th, 1937
87 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Canada
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Born in 1937, a businessman and publisher. Founded Boston Properties, one of the largest publicly traded real estate companies in the United States. Studied at McGill University and later earned a law degree from Columbia University. Established a significant presence in both the real estate and publishing industries, serving as the owner and publisher of U.S. News & World Report. Contributed to various charitable organizations and served as a board member for multiple educational and cultural institutions.
Founded Boston Properties
Served as publisher of U.S. News & World Report
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