Geoffrey Edelsten

Geoffrey Walter Edelsten (2 May 1943 – 11 June 2021) was an Australian medical businessman. He founded Allied Medical Group. He was born in Melbourne. His net worth was $63 million in 2012.[1] In 1990, he went to jail for the assault a former patient.[2][3][4] Edelsten was the first private owner of a major Australian football team, the Sydney Swans, which he bought in 1985.[5]

Geoffrey Edelsten
Born
Geoffrey Walter Edelsten

(1943-05-02)2 May 1943
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Died11 June 2021(2021-06-11) (aged 78)
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Education
Alma materUniversity of Melbourne
Occupation
Years active1966–2021
Spouse(s)
  • Leanne Nesbitt (m. 1984–1988)
  • Brynne Gordon (m. 2009–2014)
  • Gabi Grecko (m. 2015)
Children1
Websitewww.geoffedelsten.com.au

Edelsten was found dead at his Melbourne apartment on 11 June 2021, aged 78.[6]

Geoffrey Edelsten Media

References

  1. "Bankrupt Geoffrey Edelsten still leading life of luxury thanks to his mum". Archived from the original on 2014-09-14. Retrieved 2021-06-11.
  2. "Edelsten tries to re-enter the ranks of doctors". The Age (Melbourne). 25 November 2003. http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2003/11/24/1069522536209.html. Retrieved 21 March 2008. 
  3. Brown, Alex (1 July 2004). "A few regrets but Edelsten is still true Blue". The Sydney Morning Herald. http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2004/06/30/1088488029616.html?from=storylhs. Retrieved 21 March 2008. 
  4. Hornery, Andrew (2 February 2008). "Life & Style – Web of confusion". The Sydney Morning Herald. http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2008/02/01/1201801031376.html?page=fullpage. Retrieved 24 March 2008. 
  5. "Sydney Swans- A Brief History – official website". Archived from the original on 15 January 2013. Retrieved 13 January 2013.
  6. "Geoffrey Edelsten found dead in Melbourne apartment". The Sydney Morning Herald. 11 June 2021. https://www.smh.com.au/national/geoffrey-edelsten-found-dead-in-melbourne-apartment-20210611-p580d4.html. Retrieved 11 June 2021.