David Gottesman

For other people named David Gottesman, see David Gottesman (disambiguation).
David Gottesman
Born(1926-04-26)April 26, 1926
New York City, U.S.
DiedSeptember 28, 2022(2022-09-28) (aged 96)
Rye, New York, U.S.
Alma materTrinity College (BA)
Harvard University (MBA)
Occupations
  • Businessman
  • investor
Known forEarly investor in Berkshire Hathaway
Spouse
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(m. 1950)​
Children3
Parents
RelativesSamuel Gottesman (uncle)

David Sanford "Sandy" Gottesman (April 26, 1926 – September 28, 2022) was an American businessman, billionaire, and philanthropist.[1][2] He founded First Manhattan Co. (FMC),[3] and was noted for his friendship with Warren Buffett.

  1. ^ Hershey, Robert D. Jr.; Traub, Alex (September 29, 2022). "David Gottesman, Wall St. Power and Warren Buffett Partner, Dies at 96". The New York Times. Retrieved February 26, 2024.
  2. ^ Faguy, Ana (February 26, 2024). "Widow Of Billionaire David Gottesman Donates $1 Billion For Free Medical School Tuition". Forbes. Retrieved February 26, 2024.
  3. ^ Schroeder, Alice (2008), "29 (footnote six)", The Snowball: Warren Buffett and the Business of Life, Random House, ISBN 9780553905496