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| − | '''Alan Bond''' | + | '''Alan Bond''' was an [[Australia]]n businessman noted for his high-profile business dealings, including his central role in the WA Inc political scandal in Western Australia of the 1980s, and what was at the time the biggest corporate collapse in Australian history; for his bankrolling the successful challenge for the 1983 [[America's Cup]], the first time the [[New York Yacht Club]] had ever lost it in its 132-year history; and also for a criminal conviction that saw him serve four years in prison.<ref>''[http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-06-05/alan-bond-10-things-you-need-to-know/6520736 "Alan Bond: 10 things you need to know about the controversial tycoon"]''</ref><ref>''[http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-06-05/alan-bond-dies-in-perth-after-heart-surgery-complications/6520630 "Alan Bond dies in Perth hospital after heart surgery complications"]''</ref> |
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Latest revision as of 14:52, 30 April 2022
 Alan Bond    (billionaire) | |
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| Born | 22 April 1938 |
| Died | 5 June 2015 (Age 77) |
| Nationality | Australian |
Australian billionaire | |
Alan Bond was an Australian businessman noted for his high-profile business dealings, including his central role in the WA Inc political scandal in Western Australia of the 1980s, and what was at the time the biggest corporate collapse in Australian history; for his bankrolling the successful challenge for the 1983 America's Cup, the first time the New York Yacht Club had ever lost it in its 132-year history; and also for a criminal conviction that saw him serve four years in prison.[1][2]
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