Adnan Khashoggi

Adnan Khashoggi
عدنان خاشقجي
Born(1935-07-25)25 July 1935
Died6 June 2017(2017-06-06) (aged 81)
NationalitySaudi
OccupationInternational businessman
Spouse(s)Soraya Khashoggi
Lamia Khashoggi
ChildrenNabila (daughter), Mohammed, Khalid, Hussein, Omar (sons) with Soraya
Ali (son) with Lamia
ParentMuhammad Khashoggi
FamilyDodi Fayed (nephew)
Jamal Khashoggi (nephew)

Adnan Khashoggi (Arabic: عدنان خاشقجي, Turkish: Adnan Kaşıkçı; 25 July 1935 – 6 June 2017) was a Saudi Arabian international businessman and the uncle of Dodi Fayed, companion of Princess Diana. He was best known for his involvement in international arms trading.[1]

Khashoggi was considered one of the richest men in the world during the 1980s, with a peak estimated net worth of around US$4 billion.[2]

He died on 6 June 2017 at St. Thomas' Hospital in London at the age of 81.[3]

References

  1. David Leigh and Rob Evans (7 June 2007). "Biography: Adnan Khashoggi". The Guardian. Guardian News and Media Limited. Retrieved 29 January 2012.
  2. Michelle Green. "Unveiling Adnan Khashoggi: a Provocative Biography Tells of His Deals, His Wealth and His Women". People.com. Time Inc. Archived from the original on 16 March 2016. Retrieved 29 January 2012.
  3. "Morto il miliardario Khashoggi: icona di lusso e ricchezza negli anni '80". Rai News. Retrieved 6 June 2017.