Warren Edward Buffett (pronounced /ˈbʌfɨt/; born August 30, 1930) is an Americaninvestor, industrialist and philanthropist. He is widely regarded as one of the most successful investors in the world. Often called the "legendary investor, Warren Buffett",[4][5] he is the primary shareholder, chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway.[6]He is consistently ranked among the world's wealthiest people. He was ranked as the world's wealthiest person in 2008[7] and is the third wealthiest person in the world as of 2011.[8]
Buffett is called the "Oracle of Omaha"[9] or the "Sage of Omaha"[10] and is noted for his adherence to the value investing philosophy and for his personal frugality despite his immense wealth.[11] Buffett is also a notable philanthropist, having pledged to give away 99 percent[12] of his fortune to philanthropic causes, primarily via the Gates Foundation. He also serves as a member of the board of trustees at Grinnell College.[13]
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| Born | Warren Edward Buffett August 30, 1930 Omaha, Nebraska, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | University of Pennsylvania University of Nebraska–Lincoln Columbia University |
| Occupation | Chairman & CEO of Berkshire Hathaway,Investor |
| Salary | US$100,000[1] |
| Net worth |  US$50 billion (2011)[2] |
| Spouse | Susan Thompson Buffett (1952–2004) Astrid Menks (2006–present)[3] |
| Children | Susan Alice Buffett Howard Graham Buffett Peter Andrew Buffett |
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