Leonard Lauder

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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1. When was Leonard Lauder born?March 19, 1933
2. Where was Leonard Lauder born?New York City, New York, USA
3. What is the net worth (at time of death)?Estimated at US$9.7 billion by Forbes
4. Who was Leonard Lauder?Leonard Lauder was a smart businessman who helped grow Estée Lauder into a big global beauty company. He led the company as CEO until 1999 and later as Chairman Emeritus.
5. What did Leonard Lauder do with Estée Lauder Companies?He turned Estée Lauder from a family business into a worldwide company, took it public on the New York Stock Exchange in 1996, and bought popular brands like MAC and Aveda.

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Philanthropic Pledge: A formal promise to donate a significant amount of money or assets to charitable or cultural causes.