Israel Asper

GPTKB entity

Properties (44)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Businessman
gptkbp:awardedBy gptkb:Order_of_Canada
gptkbp:diedIn October 7, 2003
gptkbp:founded gptkb:CanWest_Global_Communications
gptkbp:hasChild gptkb:Leonard_Asper
gptkb:David_Asper
gptkb:Gail_Asper
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Israel Asper
gptkbp:isCitedIn gptkb:Toronto
gptkbp:isInvolvedIn Canadian_media_industry
gptkbp:isKnownFor cultural philanthropy
advocating for free speech
acquiring newspapers
building a media empire
developing television networks
expanding media holdings
supporting_Jewish_causes
influencing_Canadian_broadcasting_policy
gptkbp:isMarriedTo Ruth_Asper
gptkbp:isMemberOf gptkb:CanWest_Global_Communications
gptkbp:wasA lawyer
entrepreneur
philanthropist
business leader
public figure
community leader
cultural leader
media executive
influential figure
visionary
innovator
civic leader
mentor to young entrepreneurs
supporter of arts and culture
philanthropic leader
inspiration to many
advocate for diversity
champion of free enterprise
leader in corporate social responsibility
pioneer in media
gptkbp:wasEducatedAt gptkb:University_of_Toronto
gptkb:University_of_Manitoba
gptkbp:wasFoundedIn gptkb:Winnipeg
August 11, 1932