Warren Buffett (by Warner Mehl)

Warren Buffett Born

Sep 30, 1930

Warren Buffett was born in Omaha, Nebraska to congressman and businessman Howard Buffett and his wife Leila Buffett.

Buffett Buys His First Stock

1941

At 11 years old, Warren Buffett buys 6 shares of CITGO at $38 per share, which he later sells at $40 per share.

Columbia University

1951

Warren Buffet graduated from Columbia University with a Masters of Science in Economics. He also met and studied under his mentor, Benjamin Graham, who was a major influence in his life.

Warren Buffett Marries Susan

1952

Warren Buffet married Susan Thompson, who had a major influence on him, especially in political matters. The two later had three children together.

Buffett Associates Ltd.

1956

Warren Buffet created Buffet Associates Ltd. Soon after, he was managing five total partnerships. He doubled his partners'money after only three years.

Warren Buffett meets Charlie Munger

1959

Warren Buffett is introduced to Charlie Munger; the two end up becoming life-long friends and business partners.

Growth of Investments

1962

At age 32, Buffett consolidates his partnerships into one, worth $7.2 million. During this year, he also starts buying a significant amount of shares in Berkshire Hathaway.

Coca-Cola

1988

Buffett starts to buy stock in Coca-Cola. His 7% is eventually worth $1.2 billion. In 1988, he also buys Freddie Mac.

Leaving a Legacy

2006

Buffett says that he will donate $37 billion to charities. In 2007 he announces his search for a successor. In these two years, he acquired 12 companies including Business Wire and Boat America Corporation.

Buffett Today

2019

Currently, Warren Buffett is the 3rd richest man in the world with $82.5 billion. He still runs Berkshire Hathaway, which owns more than 60 companies. He has promised to give away over 99% of his fortune.