- Born
- Died2020 · Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA (pneumonia)
- Birth nameJames David Wolfensohn
- James Wolfensohn was born on December 1, 1933 in Sydney, Australia. He was married to Elaine Botwinick. He died in 2020 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.
- SpousesElaine Botwinick(1961 - August 19, 2020) (her death, 3 children)Elaine Botwinick(? - present) (3 children)
- In 1980, he became a naturalized citizen of the United States.
- Served as President of the World Bank from 1 June 1995 to 1 June 2005.
- He was named after James Armand de Rothschild, his father's former employer, whose birthday he shared.
- Former Chairman of the Board of the Institute for Advanced Study.
- Was a member of the Australian fencing team at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne, participating in the Men's Team Épée.
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