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A generous donor to charities, Somers, is the widow of Nat Somers, a Jersey-based tycoon whose twin passions, flying, and business, made his fortune. He first learnt to fly in 1936 and later bought airports, selling Southampton airport for £50m in 1988. He also made numerous property deals.
Earnings & Financial Data
|
Date |
Category |
Description |
Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
|
2013 |
Earning Turned Donation |
Donation to a range of medical research and social welfare charities, including the Cancer Research UK, particularly towards the cost of new research facilities at Southampton University |
$59,800,000 |
|
2010 |
Asset |
Current value of Dame Phyllis Somers' 1,969-square-foot estate in 1474 Potomac Heights Drive, Fort Washington, Maryland |
$240,000 |
|
2008 |
Sale of Asset |
Sale of Dame Phyllis Somers' Southampton airport |
$65,000,000 |
|
1972 |
Asset |
Purchase value of Dame Phyllis Somers' 1,969-square-foot estate in 1474 Potomac Heights Drive, Fort Washington, Maryland |
$80,000 |