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Warren Buffet's life

  • Birth

    Birth

    He was born in Omaha, Nebraska
  • Attended University of Pennsylvania

    Attended University of Pennsylvania

    Attended at age 16 for 2 years
  • Moved to University of Nebraska

    Moved to University of Nebraska

    Finished his business degree at U of N
  • Graduated

    Graduated

    Graduated from University of Nebraska at age 20 with about $10,000 saved from his childhood businesses
  • attended Columbia University

    attended Columbia University

    Received his master's in economics and studied beneath, economist, Bejamin Grahm.
  • Donated all of his fortune

    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

    Giving Pledge Campaign

    Gates and Buffet created the Giving Pledge in order to recruit more wealthy people for philanthropic causes
  • Diagnosed with Prostate Cancer

    Diagnosed with Prostate Cancer

    Buffet announced his diagnosis and began radiation treatment
  • Buffett bought H.J Heinz

    Buffett bought H.J Heinz

    Bought H.J. Heinz with a private equity group for $28 billion
  • Challenged Trump to Tax returns

    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

    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