Melvin Simon

Melvin Simon
Born(1926-10-21)October 21, 1926
New York City, U.S.
DiedSeptember 16, 2009(2009-09-16) (aged 82)
Other namesMel Simon
Alma materCity College of New York (BA, 1949)
OccupationReal estate developer
Spouses
  • Bess Meshulam (divorced)
  • Bren Burns
Children5, including David Simon
Relatives

Melvin Simon (October 21, 1926 – September 16, 2009)[1] was an American businessman and film producer, who co-founded the largest shopping mall company in the United States, the Simon Property Group, with his younger brother, Herb Simon.[2] The pair jointly purchased the Indiana Pacers in 1983.

  1. ^ New York Times: "Melvin Simon, Pioneer of the Suburban Mall, Dies at 82" by DOUGLAS MARTIN September 18, 2009
  2. ^ Davies, Tom (September 16, 2009). "Melvin Simon Dead: Pacers Owner, Mall Magnate Dies At 82". Huffington Post.