Luciano Benetton

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Luciano Benetton
Born (1935-05-13) 13 May 1935 (age 89)
NationalityItalian
OccupationCo-founder of Benetton Group
Spousemarried
Children4 (including Alessandro Benetton)
FamilyGiuliana Benetton (sister)
Carlo Benetton (brother)
Gilberto Benetton (brother)

Luciano Benetton (born 13 May 1935) is an Italian billionaire businessman, one of the co-founders of Benetton Group, the Italian fashion brand.

Early life

Luciano Benetton was born on 13 May 1935 in Treviso, Italy.[1] Following the death of his father, he left school at 14,and worked in a clothing shop.[1]

Career

In 1965, together with his siblings, Giuliana Benetton, Carlo Benetton and Gilberto Benetton, he founded Benetton Group.[1]

In May 2015, Forbes estimated the net worth of Luciano Benetton and each of his three siblings at US$2.9 billion.[2]

Personal life

He is married with four children and lives in Treviso, Italy.[2] His son, Alessandro Benetton was chairman of Benetton Group from April 2012 to May 2014.

References

  1. ^ a b c "Luciano Benetton". Encyclopædia Britannica. Retrieved 10 September 2016.
  2. ^ a b "Luciano Benetton". Forbes. Retrieved 25 May 2015.