Warren Buffett
Warren Edward Buffett is known for being a famous American investor. He was born in Omaha, Nebraska on August 30, 1930. Warren was born to Leila and Howard Buffett. His father, Howard, was a stockbroker and also became a member of congress. Warren showed early signs of being entrepreneurial through being involved in various business dealings as a child. He also made his first investment in the stock market when he was just 11 years old.
In his teen years he began studying at the Wharton school of finance at University of Pennsylvania. He then went on to Columbia University to receive his master's degree. While going to school there he met an influential value investor Benjamin Graham. Buffett was influenced by him greatly. After graduating he asked Graham to work for his company for free, but Graham turned him down. After this great disappointed he returned home.
When returning home Buffett took a spot at his father's investing......
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