Charles Thomas Munger was an American billionaire businessman, investor, and philanthropist best
known for who helping build one of the greatest fortunes in U.S. history. Munger’s professional career
began in the US Army, where he served during World War II. After the war, he attended the University
of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School, where he earned an undergraduate degree in accounting. He later
went on to attend Harvard Law School, where he earned his law degree. In the 1960s, Munger co-
f... moreCharles Thomas Munger was an American billionaire businessman, investor, and philanthropist best
known for who helping build one of the greatest fortunes in U.S. history. Munger’s professional career
began in the US Army, where he served during World War II. After the war, he attended the University
of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School, where he earned an undergraduate degree in accounting. He later
went on to attend Harvard Law School, where he earned his law degree. In the 1960s, Munger co-
founded Berkshire Hathaway with his friend Warren Buffett, one of the most successful investors in
history. As the vice chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, Munger played a crucial role in the company’s
success, using his analytical mind and value investing philosophy to identify undervalued companies and
make smart investments. Under Munger’s guidance, Berkshire Hathaway grew from a small textile mill
into a multibillion-dollar conglomerate with a diverse portfolio of businesses, including insurance, retail,
and manufacturing. Throughout his career, Munger received numerous awards and honors for his
contributions to business and philanthropy. He was inducted into the Horatio Alger Association of
Distinguished Americans and received the Woodrow Wilson Award for Corporate Citizenship. He was
also named one of the “100 Most Influential People in the World” by Time magazine in 2012.
