Amador Aguiar

Amador Aguirar (1904–1991)[1] was the founder of Banco Bradesco.[2] Amador was born in a poor family in Sao Paulo and had 12 siblings. He founded the company in 1943. Following his death, his widow had a court battle with his adopted daughters over the inheritance. The daughters Lia and Lina Aguiar eventually won the case and became billionaires.[3][4]

Amador Aguiar
Born(1904-02-14)February 14, 1904
Ribeirao Preto
DiedJanuary 24, 1991(1991-01-24) (aged 86)
San Paulo
NationalityBrazilian
OccupationBusinessman, Banker

References
  1. Prata, H. (2017). Acima de tudo o amor – Relatos: As pessoas que fazem história no maior polo de luta contra o câncer do Brasil (in Portuguese). Editora Gente. p. 151. ISBN 978-85-452-0139-7. Retrieved 3 October 2018.
  2. Molenaar, T. (2014). The Accidental Feminist: The Life of One Woman through War, Motherhood, and International Photojournalism. Arcade Publishing. p. 174. ISBN 978-1-62872-411-0. Retrieved 3 October 2018.
  3. Antunes, Anderson. "The 15 Richest Bankers In Brazil". Forbes. Retrieved 3 September 2018.
  4. Geromel, Ricardo. "The Soap Opera Behind The Billionaire Heirs Of Bradesco, One Of Brazil's Largest Banks". Forbes. Retrieved 3 September 2018.


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