Milesian Who's Who - Warren Buffett

Milesian Who’s Who

Warren Buffett

1928—

Philosopher, Philanthropist

Warren Buffett is renowned for his unconventional style and frugality despite his immense wealth. Despite being the richest man in the world, Buffett pays himself only $100,000 a year. He is worth more than $55 billion. He has described himself as an agnostic. In addition to Buffett's iconic stature in the business world, he is a noted philanthropist. In 2006, he announced a plan to give away his fortune to charity, with 83% of it going to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. In 2007, Buffett was listed among Time's 100 Most Influential People in The World.

From Buffett: The Making of an Amercan Capitalist

by Roger Lowenstein

He did not subscribe to his family’s religion. Even at a young age he was too mathematical, too logical, to make the leap of faith. He adopted his father’s ethical underpinnings, but not his belief in an unseen divinity.

Nobel Prize Winner

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