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Ernest Gallo was born on 18 March, 1909 in Jackson, California, U.S., is an American businessman (1909–2007). Discover Ernest Gallo's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 98 years old?
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vintner, philanthropist |
| Age |
98 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Pisces |
| Born |
18 March, 1909 |
| Birthday |
18 March |
| Birthplace |
Jackson, California, U.S. |
| Date of death |
2007 |
| Died Place |
Modesto, California, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
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Ernest Gallo Height, Weight & Measurements
At 98 years old, Ernest Gallo height not available right now. We will update Ernest Gallo's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Ernest Gallo's Wife?
His wife is Amelia Franzia Gallo
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| Wife |
Amelia Franzia Gallo |
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| Children |
David Gallo (d. 1997), Joseph Ernest Gallo |
Ernest Gallo Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Ernest Gallo worth at the age of 98 years old? Ernest Gallo’s income source is mostly from being a successful businessman. He is from United States. We have estimated Ernest Gallo's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
businessman |
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Timeline
Ernest J. Gallo (March 18, 1909 – March 6, 2007) was an American businessman and philanthropist.
Gallo co-founded the E & J Gallo Winery in Modesto, California.
Gallo was born on March 18, 1909, in Jackson, California.
Gallo's grandparents immigrated from Italy to the United States.
Gallo's father was Giuseppe Gallo, a.k.a. Joseph Edward Gallo Sr, and his mother, Assunta Bianco Gallo, a.k.a. Susie Bianco Gallo.
Together with his uncle Michael, his father ran the Gallo Wine Company, a wine distribution company.
His mother's family, the Biancos, were winemakers.
Gallo's father operated a boarding house for the miners in Jackson, California and a saloon in Oakland, California.
In 1910, at one year old, Gallo lived with his maternal grandparents, Batista Biancos, in Hanford, California.
At about age 6, Gallo returned to live with his parents.
After the 1918 prohibition, Gallo's father had to close the saloon business.
Gallo's father bought a 120-acre ranch in Antioch, California and became a farmer growing 30 acres of grapes.
Gallo worked in cultivating in the farm.
By age 12, Gallo's father sold the ranch in Antioch and moved to a small vineyard in Escalon, California.
In the 1920s, his parents purchased a 40-acre farm near Modesto, California.
Gallo's family also bought a 20-acre farm near Keyes.
Gallo's father sold their grapes in Chicago.
In 1926 at 17, Gallo worked for his father.
Gallo harvested grapes and shipped them via railway to Chicago.
By 18, Gallo was selling grapes in Chicago.
During Gallo's travel from Chicago back to California, he met Giuseppe Franzia.
In 1931, Gallo married Amelia Franzia (died 1993).
On June 21, 1933, Gallo's father shot his mother and killed himself.
Gallo graduated from Modesto High School in Modesto, California.
Gallo attended Modesto Junior College, but he did not graduate.
In 1933, shortly after the end of prohibition and the death of his parents, Gallo co-founded the E.&J.
Gallo Winery, using $5,900 in borrowed cash from his mother-in-law.
He became head of sales, marketing and distribution.
In 1955, Gallo created The Ernest Gallo Foundation.
In 1980, Gallo also donated millions and created Ernest Gallo Clinic and Research Center in Emeryville, California, at University of California, San Francisco.
They had two sons: David Gallo (died 1997), and Joseph Ernest Gallo, the CEO of the E&J Gallo Winery.
Gallo was ranked 297th on the 2006 Forbes 400 list of billionaires, with an estimated wealth of US$1.2 billion.
On March 6, 2007, Gallo died in Modesto, California, twelve days shy of his 98th birthday.
Gallo is buried at St. Stanislaus Catholic Cemetery.
In 2008, Gallo donated $800k(USD) to the University of Notre Dame, $600,000 (USD) to Stanford University, and $3.835 million (USD) to Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's Health.
