Geoffrey Edelsten

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Geoffrey Edelsten
Born
Geoffrey Walter Edelsten

(1943-05-02)2 May 1943
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Died11 June 2021(2021-06-11) (aged 78)
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Education
Alma materUniversity of Melbourne
Occupations
Years active1966–2021
Spouses
  • Leanne Nesbitt (m. 1984–1988)
  • Brynne Gordon (m. 2009–2014)
  • Gabi Grecko (m. 2015)
Children1
Websitewww.geoffedelsten.com.au

Geoffrey Walter Edelsten (2 May 1943 – 11 June 2021) was an Australian medical businessman. He founded Allied Medical Group. He was born in Melbourne. His net worth was $63 million in 2012.[1] In 1990, he went to jail for the assault a former patient.[2][3][4] Edelsten was the first private owner of a major Australian football team, the Sydney Swans, which he bought in 1985.[5]

Edelsten was found dead at his Melbourne apartment on 11 June 2021, aged 78.[6]

References[change | change source]

  1. "Bankrupt Geoffrey Edelsten still leading life of luxury thanks to his mum". Archived from the original on 2014-09-14. Retrieved 2021-06-11.
  2. "Edelsten tries to re-enter the ranks of doctors". The Age. Melbourne. 25 November 2003. Retrieved 21 March 2008.
  3. Brown, Alex (1 July 2004). "A few regrets but Edelsten is still true Blue". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 21 March 2008.
  4. Hornery, Andrew (2 February 2008). "Life & Style – Web of confusion". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 24 March 2008.
  5. "Sydney Swans- A Brief History – official website". Archived from the original on 15 January 2013. Retrieved 13 January 2013.
  6. "Geoffrey Edelsten found dead in Melbourne apartment". The Sydney Morning Herald. 11 June 2021. Retrieved 11 June 2021.