Warren Edward Buffett (born August 30, 1930) is a U.S. investor, businessman, and philanthropist. He is one of the most successful investors in history, the largest shareholder and C.E.O. of Berkshire Hathaway,[4] and in 2008 was ranked by Forbes as the richest person in the world with an estimated net worth of approximately $62 billion.[5]
Buffett is often called the "Oracle of Omaha"[6] or the "Sage of Omaha"[7] and is noted for his adherence to the value investing philosophy and for his personal frugality despite his immense wealth.[8]
Buffett is also a notable philanthropist, having pledged to give away 85 percent of his fortune to the Gates Foundation. He also serves as a member of the board of trustees at Grinnell College.[9]
In 1999, Buffett was named the top money manager of the twentieth century in a survey by the Carson Group, ahead of Peter Lynch and John Templeton.[10] In 2007, he was listed among Time's 100 Most Influential People in the world.[11]
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