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Peter L. Buttenwieser (Peter Lehman Buttenwieser) was born on 9 December, 1935 in New York City, U.S., is an Ameican educator and philanthropist. Discover Peter L. Buttenwieser'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 82 years old?
| Popular As |
Peter Lehman Buttenwieser |
| Occupation |
educator |
| Age |
82 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Sagittarius |
| Born |
9 December, 1935 |
| Birthday |
9 December |
| Birthplace |
New York City, U.S. |
| Date of death |
4 February, 2018 |
| Died Place |
New York City, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
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Peter L. Buttenwieser Height, Weight & Measurements
At 82 years old, Peter L. Buttenwieser height not available right now. We will update Peter L. Buttenwieser's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Peter L. Buttenwieser's Wife?
His wife is Elizabeth Werthan (div.)
Terry Ann Marek
| Family |
| Parents |
Benjamin Buttenwieser (father)Helen Lehman Buttenwieser - (mother) |
| Wife |
Elizabeth Werthan (div.)
Terry Ann Marek |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Sarah Buttenwieser Julie Buttenwieser Suh |
Peter L. Buttenwieser Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Peter L. Buttenwieser worth at the age of 82 years old? Peter L. Buttenwieser’s income source is mostly from being a successful educator. He is from United States. We have estimated Peter L. Buttenwieser's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$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 |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
educator |
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Timeline
Peter Lehman Buttenwieser (December 9, 1935 – February 4, 2018) was an American educator, philanthropist, and Democratic Party fundraiser.
He was a member of the Lehman family.
His paternal grandfather was real-estate developer Joseph L. Buttenwieser and his mother's family owned Lehman Brothers.
His mother was a niece of Herbert H. Lehman, who served as the United States Senator from New York and the 45th Governor of New York.
Through his mother, he is a cousin of John Langeloth Loeb Jr.., former United States Ambassador to Denmark and grandson of Carl M. Loeb, namesake of the brokerage Loeb, Rhoades & Co.
He attended the Putney School in Vermont and graduated from Columbia College in 1958.
He then received his master's degree in history from Harvard University before earning a doctorate from Teachers College, Columbia University.
Buttenwieser taught at the Dalton School for two years before leaving for Uganda as part of a federal teaching exchange program.
During the mid-1960s, he taught in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, headed the Pennsylvania Advancement School, and founded the Durham Child Development Center in 1970.
In 1960, Buttenwieser married Radcliffe College graduate Elizabeth Werthan, daughter of Albert Werthan, chairman of Nashville-based Werthan Industries.
They had two daughters, Sarah Buttenwieser and Julie Suh, before divorcing.
His daughter, Julie Buttenwieser, was educated at Germantown Friends School and Barnard College.
She is married to Gibson Dunn partner and sports litigation lawyer Maurice Suh, who was a former deputy mayor of Los Angeles in charge of public safety under Antonio Villaraigosa.
He received his bachelor's degree and law degree from Columbia University and was known for defending Floyd Landis during his doping case.
In 1986, Buttenwieser remarried Terry Ann Marek, who had a daughter before the marriage.
In 1997, he was the fourth largest "soft money" donor to the Democratic Party, and was the sixth largest donor in 1999.
He was also among the largest political contributors in Pennsylvania and supported for the campaigns of prominent politicians such as Ed Rendell, Paul Wellstone, Michelle Nunn, Tammy Baldwin, and Bob Casey Jr.. During the 2000 United States presidential election alone, he donated $1 million to various Democratic Party candidates.
Buttenwieser served on the board of EMILY's List to help advance female candidates and of the Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence.
He was also an inaugural member of the "Chairman's Circle" of the Democratic National Committee, set up for donors of at least $500,000.
Later in his life, Buttenwieser became involved in politics and was, as described by Mother Jones magazine in 2004, among the most generous Democratic donors for nearly a decade.
Buttenwieser died on February 4, 2018, of acute myeloid leukemia at his home outside Philadelphia.
