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Botin Emilio
Date of birth and time Oct 1, 1934 , 00:35:00
Zodiac Sign Gemini
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Botin Emilio Biography
Spanish banker. He was the executive chairman of Spains Grupo Santander. In 1993 his bank absorbed Banco Español de Crédito (Banesto), and in 1999 it merged with Banco Central Hispano creating Banco Santander Central Hispano (BSCH), which became Spains largest bank, of which he was co-president with Central Hispanos José María Amusategui, until Amusategui retired in 2002. In 2004, BSCH acquired the British bank Abbey National, making BSCH the second largest bank in Europe by market capitalisation. He was known for his obsession with growth and performance as well as regularly visiting branches. He died 10 September 2014 of a heart attack in Madrid. Link to Wikipedia biography Read less
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Emilio Botín
Born: October 1, 1934 in Santander, Spain
Died: September 9, 2014 in Madrid, Spain
Occupation
Banker
Early life and education
Botín was born into a wealthy family in Santander, Spain. His father was a lawyer and his mother was the daughter of a banker. Botín studied law at the University of Deusto and then at the Complutense University of Madrid. After graduating from law school, he worked as a lawyer for several years before joining the family bank, Banco Santander, in 1960.
Career
Botín quickly rose through the ranks at Banco Santander, and in 1986 he became the bank's chairman. Under his leadership, Banco Santander grew to become one of the largest banks in the world. Botín was also a prominent figure in Spanish business and politics. He was a member of the board of directors of several companies, including Telefónica and Repsol. He was also a close friend of former Spanish Prime Minister José María Aznar.
Personal life
Botín was married to Paloma O'Shea, a concert pianist. They had six children. Botín was a keen golfer and art collector. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing.
Death
Botín died of a heart attack on September 9, 2014 in Madrid, Spain. He was 80 years old.
Legacy
Botín is considered one of the most successful bankers in history. He transformed Banco Santander into a global financial powerhouse. He was also a generous philanthropist, and he donated millions of dollars to hospitals, schools, and other charitable causes.
Social media
Botín was not active on social media.
Recent projects
Botín's final major project was the construction of the Ciudad Financiera Banco Santander, a new headquarters for Banco Santander in Madrid. The complex was completed in 2014 and is one of the largest office buildings in Europe.