Sheldon Adelson
American businessman (1933–2021)
1933 — 2021
Quick Facts
Profession
American businessman (1933–2021)
Born
August 4, 1933
Died
2021 (age ~88)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
entrepreneur
United StatesBorn in BostonDied in Malibu
1933
Born in Boston (1933-08-04)
2010
AwardDistinguished Nevadan
2013
Awardhonorary citizen of Jerusalem
2021
Died in Malibu
About
Sheldon Gary Adelson was an American businessman, investor, and political donor. He was the founder, chairman and chief executive officer of Las Vegas Sands Corporation, which founded the Marina Bay Sands luxury resort in Singapore, and the parent company of Venetian Macao Limited, which operated The Venetian Las Vegas and the Sands Expo and Convention Center. He owned the Israeli free daily newspaper Israel Hayom, the Israeli weekly newspaper Makor Rishon, and the American daily newspaper the Las Vegas Review-Journal.
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Who is Sheldon Adelson?+
Sheldon Gary Adelson was an American businessman, investor, and political donor. He was the founder, chairman and chief executive officer of Las Vegas Sands Corporation, which founded the Marina Bay Sands luxury resort in Singapore, and the parent company of Venetian Macao Limited, which operated Th
What does the name Sheldon mean?+
The name Sheldon means "A habitational surname from Old English from the placename.. Etymology: From shelf + hill or valley.". It is of English origin.
When was Sheldon Adelson born?+
Sheldon Adelson was born on August 4, 1933.
When did Sheldon Adelson die?+
Sheldon Adelson died in 2021, at approximately 88 years of age.
Name Meaning
A habitational surname from Old English from the placename.. Etymology: From shelf + hill or valley.
The name Sheldon is of English origin, meaning "A habitational surname from Old English from the placename.. Etymology: From shelf + hill or valley.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Sheldon — August 4, 1933
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Leo
Confident, generous, warm-hearted
Fire · Sun · Jul 23 – Aug 22
Chinese Zodiac
Rooster
Observant, hardworking, courageous
Water · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
13 Cimi
Death — transformation, rebirth
Celtic Tree
Holly
Noble, leader, strategist
Ogham: Tinne · Jul 8 – Aug 4
Birthstone: Peridot — Strength, healing
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Guestbook
Didn't invest early. Still kicking myself.
— an investor
You built something that feeds thousands of families.
— an employee
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