Leonard Polonsky
Leonard Polonsky | |
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| Born | April 13, 1927 |
| Died | March 14, 2025 (aged 97) |
| Occupations | Entrepreneur, 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
- ^ Wu, Ash (2025-03-27). "Leonard Polonsky, Philanthropist Who Supported the Arts, Dies at 97". The New York Times. Retrieved 2025-09-04.
- ^ Vilensky, Mike (2012-10-17), Miles of Documents Now Online, ISSN 0099-9660, retrieved 2025-09-04
- ^ "Hansard Global founder and president Leonard Polonsky dies". International Advisor. March 17, 2025.
- ^ "$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.