-
Born
Born in Omaha, Nebraska.Father was a congressman and stock broker, mother was a homemaker. -
First Investment
Bought 3 shares of Cities Services Preferred at 38$ each. After selling them at 40$ each, the stock went up to $200 per share. -
First Business
Warren and his friend bought a used pinball machine for $25. Used the profits from this machine to buy others before selling the business for $1200. -
Period: to
Attends University
Goes to University of Pennsylvania to study business. Graduates at the age of 20 from the University of Nebraska. -
First Business Aquisition
Buys out Berkshire Hathaway and gets rid of it's textile manufacturing. -
Period: to
Director of Coca Cola
Served on the board for coca cola for a number of years. -
Commits To Giving Away Entire Fortune
85% goes to the Bill and Melinda Gates foundation. -
Dignosed With Prostate Cancer
Underwent treatment from July to November and made a recovery. -
Endorses Hillary Clinton
Criticizes Trump, endorses Hillary. -
Creates Website, Drive2Vote
A website that encourages people to get out and vote, the website helps with getting rides to the polls.
