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Warren Buffett is born
Born in Omaha, Nebraska, Buffett attended Woodrow Wilson High School. He went on to attend University of Nebraska, Columbia University, and University of Pennsylvania. -
Buffett goes far in education
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. -
Buffett marries
Buffett marries Susan Thompson, and had three children with her: Susan, Howard, and Peter. They separated in the 70s. -
Buffett Partnership, Ltd. is formed
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. -
Buffett becomes chairman for Berkshire Hathaway
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. -
Buffett remarries
At age 76, Buffett marries life-long companion Astrid Menks. Susan Thompson had died in 2004. -
Buffet's diagnosis
Buffet publicly announced that he was diagnosed with prostate cancer and begins to undergo radiation treatment -
Buffett launches Drive2Vote
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. -
Buffett donates to charity
Between 2006 and 2017, Buffett has given away close to 28 billion to charity, according to USA today. -
Buffet's net worth
As of 2018, Buffett is allegedly worth 84 billion.
