Martin J. Whitman
Martin J. Whitman | |
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| Born | September 30, 1924 |
| Died | April 16, 2018 (aged 93) |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Syracuse University (BS) The New School (MA) |
| Occupation(s) | Investor, philanthropist |
| Known for | Namesake of Martin J. Whitman School of Management |
| Children | 3, including Barbara Whitman and James Whitman |
Martin J. Whitman (September 30, 1924 – April 16, 2018) was an American investment adviser and a strong critic of the direction of recent changes in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) in the U.S. He was founder and Co-Chief Investment Officer of Third Avenue Management, and Portfolio Manager of the Third Avenue Value Fund.