Warren Buffett is an American businessman, investor, and philanthropist

Warren Edward Buffett is born August 30, 1930

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He is currently the chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway

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As a result of his immense investment success, Buffett is one of the best-known investors in the world

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As of December 2023, he had a net worth of $120 billion

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making him the seventh-richest person in the world

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Buffett was born in Omaha, Nebraska

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The son of US congressman and businessman Howard Buffett

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he developed an interest in business and investing during his youth

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He entered the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania in 1947 before graduating from the University of Nebraska at 19

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Since 1970, Buffett has presided as the chairman and largest shareholder of Berkshire Hathaway

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one of America's foremost holding companies and world's leading corporate conglomerates

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He is noted for his adherence to the principles of value investing, and his frugality despite his vast wealth

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