Lukas Walton
Lukas Walton | |
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| Born | 1985 or 1986[1] |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Journeys School |
| Alma mater | Colorado College |
| Parent(s) | John T. Walton (deceased) Christy Walton |
| Relatives | Sam Walton (grandfather) |
Lukas Walton (born 1985 or 1986) 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] where he was educated at Journeys School.[3]
He has a degree in environmentally sustainable business from Colorado College, where he graduated in 2010.[2][1]
Career
Walton has worked for the Walton Family Foundation, and True North Venture Partners.[1]
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.[1]
According to Bloomberg, as of November 2015, Lukas is worth at least $11 billion, and up to $25 billion if "certain trusts are included".[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e f De Jong, David (6 November 2015). "A Wal-Mart Heir Is $27 Billion Poorer Than Everyone Thought". Bloomberg L.P. Retrieved 7 November 2015.
- ^ a b Levitz, Eric (6 November 2015). "Meet the 29-Year-Old Who Was, Until Today, a Secret Megabillionaire". NYmag. Retrieved 7 November 2015.
- ^ Crawford, Sharon (29 June 2005). "Walton shared love of flying, broke mold in business". freerepublic. Retrieved 7 November 2015.
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