Age, Biography and Wiki
Herbert Irving was born on 5 November, 1917 in Brooklyn, New York, is an American philanthropist. Discover Herbert Irving'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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Businessman, philanthropist |
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98 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Scorpio |
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5 November, 1917 |
| Birthday |
5 November |
| Birthplace |
Brooklyn, New York |
| Date of death |
3 October, 2016 |
| Died Place |
Manhattan, New York |
| Nationality |
United States
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He is a member of famous Businessman with the age 98 years old group.
Herbert Irving Height, Weight & Measurements
At 98 years old, Herbert Irving height not available right now. We will update Herbert Irving's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Herbert Irving Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Herbert Irving worth at the age of 98 years old? Herbert Irving’s income source is mostly from being a successful Businessman. He is from United States. We have estimated Herbert Irving's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
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Under Review |
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| Source of Income |
Businessman |
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Timeline
Herbert Irving (November 5, 1917 – October 3, 2016) was an American businessman, philanthropist, and art collector.
He co-founded Sysco, the world's largest food distributor, and was known for his contributions to the NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Irving Medical Center.
Irving was born on November 5, 1917, in Brooklyn.
He received his bachelor's and master's degrees from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
He served with the United States Army in Europe during World War II and took part in the landing of Normandy.
He started his career in the frozen foods business by co-founding Global Frozen Foods with a brother-in-law.
He married Florence Rapoport in 1941.
He founded Sysco in 1969 with John F. Baugh and Harry Rosenthal and served as the company's vice chairman and chair of the finance committee.
The contributions Irving made to the medical center totaled $300 million over thirty years, beginning in 1987, when he made the first donation of $8.5 million.
A dozen programs, facilities, and professorships at the CUMC are named after Irving.
He and his wife were also known for their collection of Asian art.
The couple donated over 1,300 objects and made donations worth over $80 million to the Metropolitan Museum of Art to support the museum's acquisition, exhibition, and publication of Asian art.
They are the namesake of The Florence and Herbert Irving Asian Wing on the North side of the museum, which includes the galleries for Chinese art, the arts of Korea, and South and Southeast Asian art.
He stepped down as vice chairman of Sysco's board in 1992 and remained a director until 1994.
After being treated by Columbia's doctors, Irving became the single largest benefactors to the Columbia University Medical Center (CUMC), funding the Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center in 1995 and endowing the Irving Scholars to support those starting a career in medical research.
He died on October 3, 2016, at age 98.
In 2017, he and his wife made a posthumous $700 million gift to Columbia to advance research and clinical programs for the treatment of cancer.
