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Born in Omaha, Nebraska, Buffett attended Woodrow Wilson High School. He went on to attend University of Nebraska, Columbia University, and University of Pennsylvania.
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Buffett receives a master's degree in economics at Columbia University, where he had studied under economist Benjamin Graham. He continued to his education at the New York Institute of Finance.
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Buffett marries Susan Thompson, and had three children with her: Susan, Howard, and Peter. They separated in the 70s.
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At the early age of 26, Buffett formed Buffett Partnership, Ltd. is formed with his father. Over 13 years, he grew an initial $105, 100 investment to $105 million in assets.
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Overseeing the growth of a conglomerate with holdings in the media, insurance, energy and food and beverage industries, Buffett became one of the world's richest men and a celebrated philanthropist.
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At age 76, Buffett marries life-long companion Astrid Menks. Susan Thompson had died in 2004.
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Buffet publicly announced that he was diagnosed with prostate cancer and begins to undergo radiation treatment
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Buffett launched Drive2Vote, a website aimed at encouraging people in his Nebraska community to exercise their right to vote, as well as to assist in registering and driving voters to a polling location if they needed a ride.
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Between 2006 and 2017, Buffett has given away close to 28 billion to charity, according to USA today.
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As of 2018, Buffett is allegedly worth 84 billion.
