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Warren Buffet Timeline

By TylerPhelps

  • The Beginnings

    The Beginnings
    Warren Buffet was born in the year 1930 in Nebraska. His father was a successful Congressman, but Buffett always aspired to be in business as he started his own entrepreneur stints as a young kid, selling whatever he could get his hands on.

  • College Days

    College Days
    Buffett first attended Wharton University in 1947, but then soon transferred to University of Nebraska after 2 years. At age 19, Buffet received a BA and applied to Columbia's Business school where he earned his Master's in Economics.

  • First Business

    First Business
    In 1956, Buffett founded his first business, Buffett Partnership Ltd. He later decided to close the company in 1969.

  • Berkshire Hathaway

    Berkshire Hathaway
    In 1960, Buffett began to buy stocks in Berkshire Hathaway (he was already a millionaire at 1962 because of various partnerships and jobs). By 1965, Buffett had acquired the company.

  • Large Returns

    Large Returns
    In 1979, Buffett found great success with Berkshire Hathaway's stock. Beginning the year at 775, he grew the company to 1,310 dollars/share, showing his great management and wise investments from the years. At this time, he was valued at $620 million.

  • Coca-Cola Era

    Coca-Cola Era
    Buffett started buying Coca-cola in 1988, the start to an amazing investment. In the prior years, Buffett was continuously buying, selling, and partnering with companies, increasing his wealth.

  • Billionaire

    Billionaire
    Buffett became a billionaire in the year 1990 as Berkshire's stock surpassed $7,500/share.

  • General Re

    General Re
    In 1998, Buffett acquired the insurance company, General Re. However, this was not one of Buffett's successful investments. The company faced turmoil with scandals and large losses.

  • Charity

    Charity
    In 2006, Buffett dedicated himself to charitable works, pledging to give 85% of his Berkshire Earnings away; the majority going to the Gate's Foundation.

  • Money, Money, Money

    Money, Money, Money
    In August of 2014, Berkshire Hathaway's stock passed the $200,000/share point. Buffett, who owns thousands of shares, reached a total of $64 billion from these stocks alone. Since then, his net worth has risen to $84 billion, making him the world's 3rd richest man.