Early Life and Education of Leon Black: A Complete Timeline

How education and upbringing influenced the life of Leon Black. A timeline of key moments.

Leon David Black is an American private equity investor and co-founder of Apollo Global Management. He served as CEO of Apollo and chairman of the Museum of Modern Art. Black resigned from both positions following scrutiny over his financial ties to Jeffrey Epstein, including payments totaling $158 million, and allegations of sexual misconduct.

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1921: Birth of Eli M. Black

In 1921, Eli M. Black, Leon Black's father, was born. He later became a businessman and chairman of United Brands Company.

July 31, 1951: Leon David Black Born

On July 31, 1951, Leon David Black was born. He later became an American private equity investor and the co-founder of Apollo Global Management.

1973: Graduated with AB in philosophy and history

In 1973, Leon Black received an AB degree in philosophy and history from Dartmouth College.

1975: MBA from Harvard Business School

In 1975, Leon Black received an MBA from Harvard Business School.

1975: Death of Eli M. Black

In 1975, Leon Black's father, Eli M. Black, died by suicide at the age of 53.

1976: Debra Ressler graduated from Barnard College

In 1976, Debra Ressler, who would later become Leon Black's wife, graduated from Barnard College.

May 2012: Purchase of The Scream

In May 2012, Leon Black purchased one of the four versions of Edvard Munch's "The Scream" for $119.9 million.

September 2012: MoMA Exhibition Announcement

In September 2012, the Museum of Modern Art announced that Edvard Munch's "The Scream", owned by Leon Black, would be exhibited for six months starting in October.