Michal Hornstein
Michal Hornstein (September 17, 1920 – April 25, 2016) was a Polish-born Canadian businessman, art collector and philanthropist. He was born in Kraków, Poland. He moved to Canada after surviving the Holocaust (he was of Jewish descent).[1] He became a citizen in 1957. He was known for donating money to art museums and schools in Quebec. In 1984 he was made a Member of the Order of Canada. In 1993, he was made a Knight of the National Order of Quebec. He was made Officer in 2002 and Grand Officer in 2013.[1]
Michal Hornstein | |
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 Michal Hornstein at the National Order of Quebec ceremony in 2013 | |
| Born | September 17, 1920 |
| Died | April 25, 2016 (aged 95) |
| Known for | Businessman & Philanthropist |
| Awards | Order of Canada National Order of Quebec |
Hornstein died at his home in Montreal, Quebec on April 25, 2016, aged 95.[2]
References
- "Michal Hornstein". Ordre national du Québec (in French).
- "Décès du mécène Michal Hornstein". Le Devoir. Retrieved 29 April 2016.
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