He lived an exceptional life. From a modest upbringing in Australia, James D. Wolfensohn rose to the top of international finance. He served as the president of the World Bank for 10 years, where he focused on poverty alleviation and waged a campaign against corruption. He was an Olympic fencer and an accomplished cellist, and he served as an officer in the Royal Australian Air Force. As chairman for New York’s Carnegie Hall and Washington, D.C.’s Kennedy Center, he played an important role in strengthening the finances of the revered arts venues.