Career
Together they started buying up properties in the West End. He served in the British Army in the rank of Captain during World World War II and in 1945 returned to London to resume developing properties. In 1959 Basil Samuel established Great Portland Estates and expanded it into one of the United Kingdom"s largest property businesses.
Samuel was a prominent horse breeder and owner and was also keen on shooting.
He also gave significant sums to charity and was a Governor of the London Hospital.
