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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 |
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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 |