Mortimer Sackler

American psychiatrist, businessman and philanthropist (1916-2010)
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Mortimer Sackler

Summary

Mortimer Sackler is a human[1]. His place of birth was Brooklyn[2]. He was born on +1916-12-07T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Gstaad[4]. He died on +2010-03-24T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a psychiatrist[6] and businessperson[7]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (226 views/month, #7,132 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Mortimer Sackler was born in Brooklyn[2].
  • Mortimer Sackler passed away in Gstaad[4].
  • Mortimer Sackler was born on +1916-12-07T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Mortimer Sackler died on +2010-03-24T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Mortimer Sackler's father was Isaac Sackler[9].
  • Mortimer Sackler's mother was Sophie Greenberg[10].
  • Among Mortimer Sackler's spouses was Theresa Sackler[11].
  • Among Mortimer Sackler's spouses was Muriel Lazarus[12].
  • Mortimer Sackler was married to Gertraud (Gheri) Wimmer[13].
  • A child of Mortimer Sackler was Ilene Sackler Lefcourt[14].
  • A child of Mortimer Sackler was Kathe Sackler[15].
  • A child of Mortimer Sackler was Samantha Sophia Sackler Hunt[16].
  • A child of Mortimer Sackler was Marissa Sackler[17].
  • A child of Mortimer Sackler was Sophie Sackler[18].
  • A child of Mortimer Sackler was Michael Sackler[19].
  • Mortimer Sackler held citizenship in United States[20].
  • Mortimer Sackler held citizenship in Austria[21].
  • Mortimer Sackler's professions included psychiatrist[6].
  • Mortimer Sackler's professions included businessperson[7].
  • Mortimer Sackler was employed by Creedmoor Psychiatric Center[22].
  • Among Mortimer Sackler's employers was Purdue Pharma[23].
  • Mortimer Sackler's education included a stint at University of Glasgow[24].
  • Mortimer Sackler was educated at Erasmus Hall High School[25].
  • Mortimer Sackler received the Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[26].
  • Mortimer Sackler is recorded as male[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Mortimer Sackler was born in Brooklyn[2]. He was born on +1916-12-07T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Isaac Sackler[9]. His mother was Sophie Greenberg[10].

Education

Educated at University of Glasgow[24], a public research university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1451[30], headquartered in Glasgow[31] and Erasmus Hall High School[25], a high school[32], in United States[33], headquartered in New York City[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include psychiatrist[6] and businessperson[7]. Employers include Creedmoor Psychiatric Center[22], a psychiatric hospital[35], in United States[36], founded in 1912[37] and Purdue Pharma[23], a pharmaceutical company[38], in United States[39], founded in 1892[40], headquartered in Stamford[41].

Recognition

Mortimer Sackler received the Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[26].

Personal Life

Spouses include Theresa Sackler[11], a teacher[42], b. 1949[43], of United Kingdom[44], awarded the Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire[45]; Muriel Lazarus[12]; and Gertraud (Gheri) Wimmer[13]. Children include Ilene Sackler Lefcourt[14]; Kathe Sackler[15]; Samantha Sophia Sackler Hunt[16]; Marissa Sackler[17]; Sophie Sackler[18]; and Michael Sackler[19], b. 1980[46], of United States[47].

Death and Burial

Mortimer Sackler died on +2010-03-24T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Gstaad[4]. The cause of death was disease[48].

Why It Matters

Mortimer Sackler ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (226 views/month, #7,132 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was Mortimer Sackler born?

Mortimer Sackler's place of birth was Brooklyn[2].

Where did Mortimer Sackler die?

Mortimer Sackler died in Gstaad[4].

Who were Mortimer Sackler's parents?

Mortimer Sackler's father was Isaac Sackler[9]. Mortimer Sackler's mother was Sophie Greenberg[10].

Who was Mortimer Sackler married to?

Mortimer Sackler's spouses include Theresa Sackler[11], Muriel Lazarus[12], and Gertraud (Gheri) Wimmer[13].

What did Mortimer Sackler do for work?

Mortimer Sackler worked as psychiatrist[6] and businessperson[7].

Where did Mortimer Sackler go to school?

Mortimer Sackler was educated at University of Glasgow[24] and Erasmus Hall High School[25].

What awards did Mortimer Sackler receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[26].

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  26. [5] . independent.co.uk. independent.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.

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  1. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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