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Lukas Christen Walton
Born (1984-08-23) August 23, 1984 (age 39)[1]
NationalityAmerican
EducationJourneys School
Alma materColorado College
Parent(s)John T. Walton
Christy Walton
RelativesSam Walton (grandfather)
Helen Walton (grandmother)

Lukas Walton (born 1984) is an American billionaire heir. He is the grandson of Sam Walton, the founder of Wal-Mart.

Early life

Lukas Walton is the only child of John T. Walton (1946–2005) and his wife Christy Walton. He grew up in National City, California, and Jackson Hole, Wyoming.[2]

He has a bachelor's degree in environmentally sustainable business from Colorado College, where he graduated in 2010.[2][3]

Career

Walton has worked for the Walton Family Foundation, and True North Venture Partners.[3]

Wealth

On 6 November 2015, it was discovered that his mother was worth about $27 billion less than had been thought, and that Lukas Walton was worth between $11–25 billion.[3]

According to Bloomberg, as of November 2015, Lukas is worth at least $11 billion, and up to $25 billion if "certain trusts are included".[3]

Personal life

Walton lives in Manhattan, New York, US.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Lukas Walton". Forbes. Retrieved 20 February 2018.
  2. ^ a b Levitz, Eric (6 November 2015). "Meet the 29-Year-Old Who Was, Until Today, a Secret Megabillionaire". NYmag. Retrieved 7 November 2015.
  3. ^ a b c d De Jong, David (6 November 2015). "A Wal-Mart Heir Is $27 Billion Poorer Than Everyone Thought". Bloomberg L.P. Retrieved 7 November 2015.