Americo Amorim Net Worth

Americo Amorim was a Portuguese billionaire who was born in 1934 and died in 2017. He was the richest person in Portugal at the time of his death. He spent six decades in his family's cork business, Corticeira Amorim, and invested in stakes in an energy company and banks in several countries. His grandfather started the business in 1870 and Americo diversified it from port wine stoppers to products such as cork composite board and furniture, and extended its reach from Portugal to the rest of the world. In 2014 he sold his stake in Angola's Banco Internacional de Credito to Isabel dos Santos, the billionaire daughter of Angolan President Jose Eduardo Santos. His biggest asset at the time of his death was an 18% stake in Portuguese oil and gas company Galp Energia, which he chaired until handing over the reins to eldest daughter Paula in 2016.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day	July 21, 1934
Birth Place	Portugal
Age	86 YEARS OLD
Died On	13 July 2017(2017-07-13) (aged 82)\nGrijo, Portugal
Birth Sign	Leo
Occupation	Heir, investor
Known for	50% interest in Corticeira Amorim
Children	3

💰 Net worth: $4.4 Billion (2024)

Americo Amorim, a prominent figure in Portugal, is known for his diversified investments and his incredible net worth. As of 2024, his wealth is estimated to reach a staggering $4.4 billion. With a well-established reputation in various industries, Amorim has made strategic investments across multiple sectors, including finance, energy, and real estate. His ability to navigate these diverse markets has undoubtedly contributed to his immense fortune, making him one of the wealthiest individuals in Portugal. As an influential entrepreneur, Americo Amorim continues to play a significant role in driving economic growth and shaping the business landscape in his country.

2009 $3.3 Billion

2010 $4 Billion

2011 $5.1 Billion

2012 $4.4 Billion

2013 $4.1 Billion

2014 $5.3 Billion

2015 $4.4 Billion

2016 $4.1 Billion

2017 $4.4 Billion

2018 $4.4 Billion

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Biography/Timeline

1870

He owned a 50% interest in Corticeira Amorim, founded by his grandfather in 1870, and the world's largest Producer of cork, with $650 million in sales. He also had interests in Finance and Energy.

1934

Amorim was born in Mozelos in 1934, the fifth of eight children of Américo Alves Amorim, into a "modest family".

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