Julian Hart Robertson Jr. KNZM was an American billionaire hedge fund manager, philanthropist, environmentalist, proprietor of world-class golf resorts, and vineyard owner.
Prior to co-founding Tiger Management in 1980, Robertson enjoyed a two-decade career with Kidder, Peabody & Company, beginning as a sales trainee and rising to become Chief Executive Officer of Webster Management Corporation, Kidder Peabody’s investment advisory subsidiary.
From an initial capital investment of $8 million, Robertson built Tiger Management into the world’s largest hedge fund, with more than $23 billion in the capital.
Following a rapid downward spiral of investor withdrawals, he closed the fund in 2000.
According to Forbes, Robertson had a net worth of $4.8 billion at the time of death.
Julian Robertson Age
Julian Robertson was 90 years old at the time of death.
Julian Robertson Parents
Julian Robertson’s parents were Blanche Robertson and Julian Hart Robertson.
Julian Robertson Siblings
Julian Robertson had two siblings; Blanche Bacon and Wyndham Robertson.
Julian Robertson Young
After Robertson closed his hedge fund, he transformed Tiger Management into a firm that seeded many young managers, giving them capital in exchange for a share of their profits.
Julian Robertson Wife
Julian Robertson was married to Josephine Tucker Robertson. Josephine died in 2010.
Julian Robertson Children
Julian Robertson had three children; Alex Robertson, Spencer Robertson and Jay Robertson.
Julian Robertson Cause Of Death
Julian Robertson reportedly died at his home in Manhattan from cardiac complications.