James Wolfensohn
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James David Wolfensohn, KBE, AO (1 December 1933 ā 25 November 2020) was an Australian-American lawyer, investment banker and economist. He was the ninth president of the World Bank Group from 1995 to 2005.[1]
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James Wolfensohn | |
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President of the World Bank Group | |
In office 1 June 1995 ā 1 June 2005 | |
Preceded by | Ernest Stern (Acting) |
Succeeded by | Paul Wolfowitz |
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Born | (1933-12-01)1 December 1933 Sydney, Australia |
Died | 25 November 2020(2020-11-25) (aged 86) New York City, U.S. |
Education | University of Sydney (BA, LLB) Harvard University (MBA) |
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Website | Official website |
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Wolfensohn died in New York City on 25 November 2020 from pneumonia-related problems, aged 87.[2]