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Jorge de Brito is a Portuguese banker and entrepreneur who has been active in the banking industry since the 1950s. He is the founder of Banco Espírito Santo, one of the largest banks in Portugal. He is also the founder of the Espírito Santo Group, a financial services conglomerate. Jorge de Brito was born on 7 November 1927 in Queluz, Portugal. He studied economics at the University of Lisbon and graduated in 1951. After graduation, he began his career in banking, working for Banco Espírito Santo, a bank founded by his father. In 1959, Jorge de Brito founded Banco Espírito Santo, which quickly became one of the largest banks in Portugal. He served as the bank's chairman until his retirement in 1997. Under his leadership, the bank expanded its operations to include international banking, insurance, and investment banking. In addition to his banking career, Jorge de Brito is also the founder of the Espírito Santo Group, a financial services conglomerate. The group includes a number of companies, including Banco Espírito Santo, Banco Espírito Santo Investment, and Banco Espírito Santo International. Jorge de Brito is 79 years old and has a net worth of $1.2 billion. He is married and has three children.

Popular As Jorge Artur Rego de Brito
Occupation Bank clerk, banker, speculator, businessman, art collector, sports manager
Age 79 years old
Zodiac Sign Scorpio
Born 7 November 1927
Birthday 7 November
Birthplace Queluz, Portugal
Date of death (2006-08-02) Lisbon, Portugal
Died Place Lisbon, Portugal
Nationality Portugal

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Jorge de Brito Height, Weight & Measurements

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Who Is Jorge de Brito's Wife?

His wife is Ana Isabel Mafalda de Mendonça Gorjão Henriques (m. 7 June 1959)

Family
Parents Artur de Brito Maria da Anunciação da Silva Rego
Wife Ana Isabel Mafalda de Mendonça Gorjão Henriques (m. 7 June 1959)
Sibling Not Available
Children 5

Jorge de Brito Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Jorge de Brito worth at the age of 79 years old? Jorge de Brito’s income source is mostly from being a successful banker. He is from Portugal. We have estimated Jorge de Brito's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Source of Income banker

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1992

During Brito's term at Benfica, from 24 April 1992 to 7 January 1994, its football team won the Taça de Portugal in 1993. At the end of that year, during the following season, he resigned due to financial difficulties dating back to "Verão Quente" (Hot Summer), when Benfica did not sign new players and lost two players to Lisbon rivals Sporting, thus not completing his triennal term. He was succeeded by Manuel Damásio.

1973

Associate number 88, Brito was awarded with the Águia de Ouro (Golden Eagle) by Benfica on 14 December 1973, during the presidency of Duarte Borges Coutinho. Brito died in Lisbon, aged 78, after a long illness, and was buried at Prazeres Cemetery.

1927

Jorge Artur Rego de Brito ComIH ComM (7 November 1927 – 2 August 2006) was a Portuguese businessman, founder of Banco Intercontinental Português (BIP) and Brisa, who served as the 29th president of sports club S.L. Benfica, succeeding João Santos.