Marc Rich

American commodities trader (1934–2013)
Person human Q706542
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Marc Rich

Summary

Marc Rich is a human[1]. His place of birth was Antwerp[2]. He was born on December 18, 1934[3]. He passed away in Lucerne[4]. He died on June 26, 2013[5]. He worked as an entrepreneur[6], financier[7], businessperson[8], and art collector[9]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,252 views/month, #6,718 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Marc Rich's place of birth was Antwerp[2].
  • Marc Rich passed away in Lucerne[4].
  • Marc Rich was born on December 18, 1934[3].
  • Marc Rich died on June 26, 2013[5].
  • Burial took place at Q140943140[11].
  • Among Marc Rich's spouses was Denise Eisenberg Rich[12].
  • Marc Rich held citizenship in United States[13].
  • Marc Rich held citizenship in Spain[14].
  • Marc Rich held citizenship in Belgium[15].
  • Marc Rich held citizenship in Israel[16].
  • Spanish was Marc Rich's native language[17].
  • Marc Rich worked as an entrepreneur[6].
  • Marc Rich's professions included financier[7].
  • Marc Rich's professions included businessperson[8].
  • Marc Rich worked as an art collector[9].
  • Among Marc Rich's employers was Phibro[18].
  • Marc Rich was educated at New York University[19].
  • Marc Rich's education included a stint at Forest Hills High School[20].
  • Marc Rich was educated at Rhodes Preparatory School[21].
  • Marc Rich received the honorary doctor of the Bar-Ilan University[22].
  • Marc Rich is recorded as male[23].
  • Marc Rich's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Marc Rich's Commons category is recorded as Marc Rich[25].
  • The cause of death was stroke[26].
  • Marc Rich's family name is recorded as Rich[27].

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Origins and Family

Marc Rich's place of birth was Antwerp[2]. He was born on December 18, 1934[3]. Spanish was his native language[17].

Education

Educated at New York University[19], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1831[30], headquartered in New York City[31]; Forest Hills High School[20], a high school[32], in United States[33], founded in 1937[34]; and Rhodes Preparatory School[21], a university-preparatory school[35], in United States[36].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include entrepreneur[6], financier[7], businessperson[8], and art collector[9]. Among Marc Rich's employers was Phibro[18].

Recognition

Marc Rich received the honorary doctor of the Bar-Ilan University[22].

Personal Life

Marc Rich was married to Denise Eisenberg Rich[12].

Death and Burial

Marc Rich died on June 26, 2013[5]. He died in Lucerne[4]. The cause of death was stroke[26]. He is buried at Q140943140[11].

Why It Matters

Marc Rich ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,252 views/month, #6,718 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

FAQs

Where was Marc Rich born?

Born in Antwerp[2], Marc Rich…

Where did Marc Rich die?

Marc Rich passed away in Lucerne[4].

Who was Marc Rich married to?

Marc Rich's spouses include Denise Eisenberg Rich[12].

What did Marc Rich do for work?

Marc Rich worked as entrepreneur[6], financier[7], businessperson[8], and art collector[9].

Where did Marc Rich go to school?

Marc Rich was educated at New York University[19], Forest Hills High School[20], and Rhodes Preparatory School[21].

What awards did Marc Rich receive?

Honors received include honorary doctor of the Bar-Ilan University[22].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  9. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  21. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [37] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [38] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4w ago · Susmuffin · 2026-09-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Harper's tag → marc-rich
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  2. 7w ago · Uschoen · 2026-08-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sex or gender → male
    Educated at → New York University, Forest Hills High School, Rhodes Preparatory School
    Award received → honorary doctor of the Bar-Ilan University
    Manner of death → natural causes
    + 25 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ [[Property:P9720]]: 30634, fotoCH ID numbersꓹ based on GND match ([[:toollabs:editgroups/b/OR/9f034a87f86|details]])"
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