Leonard Polonsky

Leonard Polonsky
Born(1927-04-13)April 13, 1927
DiedMarch 14, 2025(2025-03-14) (aged 97)
OccupationsEntrepreneur, philanthropist

Leonard Polonsky CBE (April 13, 1927 - March 14, 2025) was a British American financial services entrepreneur and philanthropist.[1][2][3]

In 2018, Polonsky and The Polonsky Foundation donated 12 million USD for the creation of a "Treasures" exhibition at the 42nd Street Building of the New York Public Library. The exhibition will feature rotating items from the Library’s collections including a Gutenberg Bible, the original Bill of Rights, and George Washington’s farewell address.[4]

References

  1. ^ Wu, Ash (2025-03-27). "Leonard Polonsky, Philanthropist Who Supported the Arts, Dies at 97". The New York Times. Retrieved 2025-09-04.
  2. ^ Vilensky, Mike (2012-10-17), Miles of Documents Now Online, ISSN 0099-9660, retrieved 2025-09-04
  3. ^ "Hansard Global founder and president Leonard Polonsky dies". International Advisor. March 17, 2025.
  4. ^ "$12 Million Gift from Dr. Leonard Polonsky CBE and The Polonsky Foundation Will Generously Support the Creation of a New York Public Library "Treasures" Exhibition at the Iconic 42nd Street Building". The New York Public Library.