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Warren Buffett

American investor and philanthropist, chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, born in 1930. Warren Buffett was born on 30 August 1930.

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Who is Warren Buffett?

Warren Buffett is best known for Renowned for his investment acumen and leadership of Berkshire Hathaway, becoming one of the world's most successful investors. Warren Buffett is an American public figure. Warren Buffett was born on 30 August 1930, which places Warren Buffett among the people in the Dead or Alive catalog born in the 1930s. Dead or Alive is a trivia game: you decide whether a famous person is still alive, then see the answer. The status for Warren Buffett is checked against public sources such as Wikidata and is shown only after you answer.

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Known for: Renowned for his investment acumen and leadership of Berkshire Hathaway, becoming one of the world's most successful investors.
Nationality: American
Born: 30 August 1930

About Warren Buffett

According to Forbes, as of January 2026, Buffett's estimated net worth stood at US$148.9 billion, making him the ninth-richest person in the world. The son of U.S. congressman and businessman Howard Buffett, he developed an interest in business and investing during his youth. He entered the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania in 1947 before graduating from the University of Nebraska in Lincoln at 20. He went on to graduate from Columbia Business School, where he molded his investment approach around the concept of value investing pioneered by Benjamin Graham. He attended New York Institute of Finance to focus on his economics background and soon pursued a business career. He then began several business ventures and investment partnerships, including one with Graham. He created Buffett Partnership Ltd. in 1956 and his investment firm eventually acquired textile manufacturer Berkshire Hathaway, applying its name to a diversified holding company. Buffett emerged as the company's chairman and majority shareholder in 1970. In 1978, fellow investor and long-time business associate Charlie Munger joined Buffett as vice-chairman. From 1970 to 2026, Buffett presided as the chairman and largest shareholder of Berkshire Hathaway, one of America's foremost holding companies and world's leading corporate conglomerates. Buffett adheres to the principles of value investing and frugality despite his wealth.

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What is Warren Buffett known for?

Warren Buffett is known for Renowned for his investment acumen and leadership of Berkshire Hathaway, becoming one of the world's most successful investors.

When was Warren Buffett born?

Warren Buffett was born on 30 August 1930.

What nationality is Warren Buffett?

Warren Buffett's nationality is American.

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