# Eli Broad

_American businessperson and philanthropist (1933–2021)_

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Last updated: 2026-10-30

> Eli Broad was an American businessman and philanthropist. In June 2019, Forbes ranked him as the 233rd-wealthiest person in the world and the 78th-wealthiest in the United States, with an estimated net worth of $6.7 billion. He was known for his philanthropic commitment to transforming public K–12 education to a charter school model, scientific and medical research, and the visual and performing arts.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 6 June 1933 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1139602#P569))
- **Place of birth:** The Bronx ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1139602#P19))
- **Died:** 30 April 2021 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1139602#P570))
- **Place of death:** Cedars-Sinai Medical Center ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1139602#P20))
- **Citizenship:** United States ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1139602#P27))
- **Occupation:** financier; art collector; real estate developer; philanthropist ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1139602#P106))
- **Education:** Michigan State University; Central High School (Detroit); Eli Broad College of Business ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1139602#P69))
- **Spouse:** Edythe Broad ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1139602#P26))
- **Positions held:** board member (2004–2009) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1139602#P39))

## Questions

**When was Eli Broad born?**  
Eli Broad was born on 6 June 1933 in The Bronx.

**What positions has Eli Broad held?**  
Positions held by Eli Broad include: board member (2004–2009).

**Where did Eli Broad study?**  
Eli Broad was educated at Michigan State University, Central High School (Detroit), Eli Broad College of Business.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Eli Broad](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eli_Broad) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q1139602](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1139602) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Eli Broad (cropped).jpg by Jeremiah Garcia (CC BY 2.0)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Eli_Broad_(cropped).jpg)

## Licence and attribution

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## Cite this page

"Eli Broad". DigiNepal. Last updated 30 October 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/eli-broad. Retrieved 5 November 2026.