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Richard B. Fisher (1936 – December 16, 2004) was president and chairman of the securities firm Morgan Stanley.
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Born | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | July 21, 1936
Died | December 16, 2004 New York City, New York, U.S. | (aged 68)
Education | Princeton University (BA) Harvard University (MBA) |
Early life and education
editFisher was born in Philadelphia. In 1944 at age 8, Fisher contracted a severe case of polio.[1] Doctors told his parents that Fisher should be put in a trade school where he could learn to do things with his hands. One doctor saw Fisher's potential, and even though his parents had little money, he was able to attend the William Penn Charter School on a full scholarship.[1]
Career
editFisher became the Chairman Emeritus of Morgan Stanley Dean Witter & Co. in 2000.[1]
Personal life
editFisher was a noted art collector, with paintings by Willem de Kooning, Robert Motherwell, Franz Kline, as well as younger artists such as Robert Baribeau, in his collection of abstract expressionists.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c d Bloomberg News (2004-12-17). "Richard Fisher, at 68; ex-chairman of Morgan Stanley". Obituaries. Boston Globe. Retrieved 2007-05-26.