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Birth
Buffett was born on August 30, 1930 in Omaha Nebraska. He was the second of three children and the only male. -
The First Investment
At age 11, Buffett made his first invested: Three shares of Cities Service Preferred. This gave Buffet valuable financial knowledge which he used later in life. -
Masters in Economics
At age 21, Buffett graduated from Columbia University with a Masters degree in economics -
First Marrige
In 1952, Buffett married his first wife, Susan Thompson. They remained married until her death in 2004. They had three children together. -
Berkshire Hathaway
In 1956, Buffett gained control of Berkshire Hathaway, a holding business for a multitude of companies, by investing a buying stock. -
Buffett Partnership Ltd
In 1956, Buffett formed the firm of Buffett Partnership Ltd. in Omaha, Nebraska. Buffet dissolved the firm in 1969 -
Charitable
In 2006, Buffett announced his plan to donate his entire fortune to charity, the majority going to Bill and Melinda Gates foundation. -
Second Marrige
In 2006, Buffett married his second wife Astrid Menks. -
Prostate Cancer
In 2012, Buffett revealed he had been diagnosed with prostate cancer. Buffet completed his treatment in November of that year. -
Cheddar for Days
Currently, as of 2018, Buffett has an overall net worth of $84 billion, making him the third wealthiest person in the world.
