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Paul Sacher

Swiss conductor (1906-1999) · Switzerland · Musicians · Died at 93

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Paul Sacher was a Swiss conductor, patron and billionaire businessman. At the time of his death, Sacher was the majority shareholder of the Hoffmann-La Roche pharmaceutical company and was considered the third richest person in the world, with an estimated net worth of US$13 billion.

A life in dates

1999Died26 May 19991997Maecenas-EhrungAward1993Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of GermanyAward1985Officer of the Legion of HonourAward1983Officer of Arts and LettersAward1971Honorary Member of the International Society for Contemporary MusicAward1906Born28 April 1906

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Awards

Maecenas-Ehrung1997
Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany1993
Officer of the Legion of Honour1985
Officer of Arts and Letters1983
Honorary Member of the International Society for Contemporary Music1971

In their orbit

Spouse: Maja Sacher

About this person

Country
Switzerland
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1906 to 1999 · aged 93

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