Warren Buffet

  • Birth

    Birth

    He was born in Omaha, Nebraska. From an early age, he was interested in stock brokerage.
  • Moving to Virginia

    Moving to Virginia

    Buffett's father was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives. Warren Buffet's family moved to Fredricksburg, Virginia, to be closer to the congressman's new post.
  • Going to University

    Going to University

    Enrolled at the University of Pennsylvania and then left college with $10,000 from childhood business.
  • Formed Buffett Partnership Ltd.

    Formed Buffett Partnership Ltd.

    This was located in his hometown, Omaha. Then soon after he began accumlating stocks.
  • Donation to Charity

    Donation to Charity

    Buffett made an announcement that he would be giving his entire fortune away to charity, Buffett made an announcement that he would be giving his entire fortune away to charity.
  • Recruiting more people to The Giving Pledge

    Recruiting more people to The Giving Pledge

    Buffett and Gates announced they had formed The Giving Pledge campaign to recruit more wealthy individuals for philanthropic causes.
  • Cancer

    Cancer

    Buffett disclosed that he had been diagnosed with prostate cancer. He began undergoing radiation treatment in July, and successfully completed his treatment in November.
  • Purchased H. J. Heinz with private equity group

    Purchased H. J. Heinz with private equity group

    It bought it for $28 billion. Later with additions, Heinz in 2015 forms the third-largest food and beverage company in North America.
  • Endorsed Hilary Clinton

    Endorsed Hilary Clinton

    He’s been a vocal supporter of her, a Demoncratic nominee.
  • Launched Drive2Vote

    Launched Drive2Vote

    A web site aimed at encouraging people in his Nebraska community to exercise their right to vote. This also assists in registering and driving voters to a polling location if they needed a ride.