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Buffett was born on August 30, 1930 in Omaha Nebraska. He was the second of three children and the only male.
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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.
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At age 21, Buffett graduated from Columbia University with a Masters degree in economics
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In 1952, Buffett married his first wife, Susan Thompson. They remained married until her death in 2004. They had three children together.
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In 1956, Buffett gained control of Berkshire Hathaway, a holding business for a multitude of companies, by investing a buying stock.
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In 1956, Buffett formed the firm of Buffett Partnership Ltd. in Omaha, Nebraska. Buffet dissolved the firm in 1969
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In 2006, Buffett announced his plan to donate his entire fortune to charity, the majority going to Bill and Melinda Gates foundation.
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In 2006, Buffett married his second wife Astrid Menks.
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In 2012, Buffett revealed he had been diagnosed with prostate cancer. Buffet completed his treatment in November of that year.
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Currently, as of 2018, Buffett has an overall net worth of $84 billion, making him the third wealthiest person in the world.
