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Joe Allbritton was born on 29 December, 1924 in D'Lo, Mississippi, United States, is a banker. Discover Joe Allbritton's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Also learn how He earned most of networth at the age of 88 years old?
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Businessperson, banker, publisher |
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88 years old |
Zodiac Sign |
Capricorn |
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29 December 1924 |
Birthday |
29 December |
Birthplace |
D'Lo, Mississippi, United States |
Date of death |
(2012-12-12) Houston, Texas, United States |
Died Place |
Houston, Texas, United States |
Nationality |
United States |
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Joe Allbritton Height, Weight & Measurements
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Who Is Joe Allbritton's Wife?
His wife is Barbara Allbritton
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Barbara Allbritton |
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Robert Allbritton |
Joe Allbritton Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Joe Allbritton worth at the age of 88 years old? Joe Allbritton’s income source is mostly from being a successful banker. He is from United States. We have estimated
Joe Allbritton's net worth
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Source of Income |
banker |
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He died on December 12, 2012, aged 87, of heart trouble, in Houston, Texas. He is survived by his widow, Barbara, and their son, Robert and two grandchildren.
Allbritton also made a name for himself in thoroughbred horse racing. In 1991, his 3-year-old horse, Hansel, won two legs of the U.S. Triple Crown series, the Preakness and the Belmont stakes.
From 1981 to 2001, he was chairman of Riggs Bank. In 1992, he sold the Los Angeles based Pierce National Life Insurance Co. that he had owned since 1958. Ten years after acquiring Riggs Bank, the bank started to under perform, causing great financial distress on Allbritton. He resigned due to prostate cancer during investigation by the Securities and Exchange Commission involving oil money from Equatorial Guinea at the same time that Riggs was facing broader charges of money laundering; his son Robert assumed the chairman position after his resignation; the bank was later purchased by PNC in 2005. The Riggs Bank was also investigated for concealing Pinochet's money, an investigation that revealed direct tied between the dictator and Joe Allbritton. He remained a member of the board of Riggs Bank's parent company Riggs National Corporation until 2004.
In 1975, he purchased The Washington Star along with its television station and smaller stations in the south. In 1978, he was forced to divest the newspaper. This became the foundation of his company, Allbritton Communications, which includes WJLA-TV, NewsChannel 8, short lived Internet venture TBD, and Politico, now run by his son, Robert Allbritton.
Joe Lewis Allbritton (December 29, 1924 – December 12, 2012) was an American banker, publisher and philanthropist.
Joe Allbritton was born on December 29, 1924, in D'Lo, Mississippi, the sixth of seven children. His family soon relocated to Houston, Texas, where his father owned a small business. Allbritton served in the United States Navy during World War II. He completed his undergraduate degree and law degree from Baylor University, where he was a national champion debater.