Warren Buffet
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Born | Warren Edward Buffett August 30, 1930 Omaha, Nebraska, U.S. |
Nationality | American |
Alma mater | University of Nebraska–Lincoln Columbia University |
Occupation | Chairman & CEO, Berkshire Hathaway |
Salary | US$ 100,000 |
Net worth | ▼ US$ 37 billion (2009) |
Spouse(s) | Susan Thompson Buffett (Deceased) (1952–2004) (her death), Astrid Menks (2006–) |
Children | Susan Alice Buffett, Howard Graham Buffett, Peter Andrew Buffett |
Warren Edward Buffett (born August 30, 1930) is a U.S. investor, businessman, and philanthropist. He is one of the most successful investors in history, the primary shareholder and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway,[4] and in 2008 was ranked by Forbes as the richest person in the world with an estimated net worth of approximately $62 billion.
Buffett is often called the "Oracle of Omaha"[6] or the "Sage of Omaha"and is noted for his adherence to the value investing philosophy and for his personal frugality despite his immense wealth.
Buffett is also a notable philanthropist, having pledged to give away 85 percent of his fortune to the Gates Foundation. He also serves as a member of the board of trustees at Grinnell College.
In 1999, Buffett was named the top money manager of the twentieth century in a survey by the Carson Group, ahead of Peter Lynch and John Templeton.[10] In 2007, he was listed among Time's 100 Most Influential People in the world.
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