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Birth
He was born in Omaha, Nebraska -
Attended University of Pennsylvania
Attended at age 16 for 2 years -
Moved to University of Nebraska
Finished his business degree at U of N -
Graduated
Graduated from University of Nebraska at age 20 with about $10,000 saved from his childhood businesses -
attended Columbia University
Received his master's in economics and studied beneath, economist, Bejamin Grahm. -
Donated all of his fortune
Donated the largest amount in U.S. history. 85% went to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. -
Giving Pledge Campaign
Gates and Buffet created the Giving Pledge in order to recruit more wealthy people for philanthropic causes -
Diagnosed with Prostate Cancer
Buffet announced his diagnosis and began radiation treatment -
Buffett bought H.J Heinz
Bought H.J. Heinz with a private equity group for $28 billion -
Challenged Trump to Tax returns
After openly supporting Clinton in the 2016 election, Buffett challenged Trump to meet in Mara-Lago to share their tax returns -
Net worth of $84.4 Billion
Today, Warren Buffett is one of the richest people on the planet with a net worth of $84.4 billion
