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Mukesh Ambani
(Indian businessman)
Mukesh Ambani
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Birthdate: April 19, 1957
Birthplace: Aden, Yemen

The richest person in Asia, Mukesh Ambani is an Indian billionaire business magnate. He is the chairman and managing director of Reliance Industries Ltd. (RIL). The son legendary Dhirubhai Ambani, he started his career by helping his father build their family business. As of today, he is the only Indian businessman on Forbes' list of the world's most powerful people.

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Larry Page
(Co-founder of Google)
Larry Page
38
Birthdate: March 26, 1973
Birthplace: Lansing, Michigan, United States

Larry Page is an American Internet entrepreneur and computer scientist. As one of the co-founders of the multinational technology company Google, Larry Page effectively changed the way the world functions today as Google is a synonym for a search engine in many parts of the world. Unsurprisingly, he became a billionaire after co-founding Google.

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J. P. Morgan
(Financier)
J. P. Morgan
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Birthdate: April 17, 1837
Birthplace: Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Died: March 31, 1913
J.P. Morgan was an iconic figure of the economic boom of the Gilded Age and established the investment banking firm J.P. Morgan & Co. He also controlled companies such as U.S. Steel, General Electric, and AT&T. He prevented the American economy from collapsing during the Panic of 1907.
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Sam Walton
(Businessman)
Sam Walton
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Birthdate: March 29, 1918
Birthplace: Kingfisher, Oklahoma
Died: April 5, 1992
Sam Walton, founder of the retail chain Walmart and Sam's Club, was the richest man in the U.S. at one point. He made Walmart the world’s largest private employer. One of Time’s 100 most influential people of the 20th Century, he had also earned the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
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Steve Ballmer
(Former CEO of Microsoft (2000 - 2014))
Steve Ballmer
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Birthdate: March 24, 1956
Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan, United States
The world’s ninth-richest person as of 2020, Steve Ballmer has served as the CEO of Microsoft. He dropped out of the MBA program at Stanford when Bill Gates invited him to join Microsoft in 1980. Ballmer owns the NBA team Los Angeles Clippers. The USAFacts.org founder donates to educational causes. 
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Amancio Ortega Gaona
(Spanish Businessman and Co-Founder of Inditex Fashion Group)
Amancio Ortega Gaona
4
Birthdate: March 28, 1936
Birthplace: Busdongo de Arbás, Spain
Former chairman and founder of Inditex fashion group, Amancio Ortega Gaona is renowned for it's chain Zara. He set the ball rolling for the fast fashion movement in the mid-70s. He first ventured into retail in his early teens, 
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Reba McEntire
(One of the Most Popular Female Country Vocal Artists of the Late 20th Century)
Reba McEntire
5
Birthdate: March 28, 1955
Birthplace: McAlester, Oklahoma, United States
The Queen of Country Reba McEntire initially performed with the family band the Singing McEntires. She was discovered by Red Steagall and has since delivered 24 number one singles and 16 number one albums. She has won 12 American Music Awards for Favorite Country Female Artist, the highest to date.
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John Paul DeJoria
(Businessperson)
John Paul DeJoria
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Birthdate: April 13, 1944
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
Once a homeless person who slept in his car, John Paul DeJoria became a billionaire hair-care magnate, as the co-founder of Paul Mitchell and the Patrón Spirits Company. He started off as a door-to-door salesman, peddling his shampoo brand in LA salons. He is now part of The Giving Pledge.
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Shannon Lee
(American Actress and Businesswoman the Only Living Child of Martial Artist Bruce Lee)
Shannon Lee
4
Birthdate: April 19, 1969
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States

Shannon Lee is the daughter of the most popular martial artist of all time, Bruce Lee. She followed in her father's footsteps to become an actress and martial artist. Shannon Lee is credited with upholding her father's legacy by serving as the president of the Bruce Lee Foundation. She is also the executive producer of Warrior, a series based on her father’s idea.

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Hugh Hefner
(Founder of 'Playboy' Magazine)
Hugh Hefner
12
Birthdate: April 9, 1926
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States
Died: September 27, 2017

As the founder of Playboy magazine, Hugh Hefner changed the way people viewed nudity. Known for his enviable lifestyle, he resided in luxury mansions along with his Playboy Playmates. Also a well-known philanthropist, Hefner made significant donations to various causes. He also supported freedom of expression and sexual liberation.

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Rick Harrison
(American Businessman, Reality TV Personality and Owner of the Gold & Silver Pawn Shop)
Rick Harrison
4
Birthdate: March 22, 1965
Birthplace: Lexington, North Carolina, United States
Rick Harrison, co-owner of the Gold & Silver Pawn Shop, shot to fame with the History Channel show Pawn Stars. His memoir, License to Pawn, became a New York Times bestseller. Named the National Pawnbrokers Association’s 2010 Pawnbroker of the Year, he also appeared on the game show Pawnography
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Tommy Hilfiger
(American Fashion Designer and Founder of ‘Tommy Hilfiger Corporation’)
Tommy Hilfiger
5
Birthdate: March 24, 1951
Birthplace: Elmira, New York, United States

Thomas Jacob Hilfiger, better known as Tommy Hilfiger, is a legendary fashion designer who has gained worldwide fame with his eponymous fashion line. He had begun his career with the fashion chain People's Place. His brand is now owned by Phillips-Van Heusen, though he remains its chief designer.

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Alan Sugar
(British Business Magnate and Founder of Consumer Electronics Company 'Amstrad')
Alan Sugar
4
Birthdate: March 24, 1947
Birthplace: London Borough of Hackney

Alan Sugar is a British business magnate, politician, author, and media personality. He is credited with founding the popular electronics company, Amstrad. He also co-owned the English football club Tottenham Hotspur from 1991 to 2001. Also a well-known philanthropist, Sugar donated £200,000 to the Labour Party in 2001. He has also donated for charities, such as Great Ormond Street Hospital.

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Guccio Gucci
(Italian Businessman)
Guccio Gucci
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Birthdate: March 26, 1881
Birthplace: Florence
Died: January 2, 1953
Son of an Italian leather-goods maker, Guccio Gucci was initially reluctant to join his family business and worked in hotels instead. Changing his mind later, he opened the first Gucci shop in Florence in 1921. The year of his death, 1953, saw the opening of the first Gucci store abroad.
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Robert Kiyosaki
(Businessman, Author and Founder of 'Rich Global LLC' and the 'Rich Dad Company')
Robert Kiyosaki
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Birthdate: April 8, 1947
Birthplace: Hilo, Hawaii, United States

Robert Kiyosaki is an American author and businessman known for his internationally acclaimed book Rich Dad Poor Dad; his Rich Dad Poor Dad book series has sold more than 41 million copies worldwide after having been translated into 51 languages. Kiyosaki is also credited with founding the Rich Dad Company and Rich Global LLC, which filed for bankruptcy in 2012.

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Cosimo de' Medici
(He Established the Medici Family as Effective Rulers of Florence During Much of the Italian Renaissance)
Cosimo de' Medici
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Birthdate: April 10, 1389
Birthplace: Florence, Italy
Died: August 1, 1464

One of the main patriarchs of the famed Medici family that ruled Florence, Italian banker Cosimo de' Medici was one of the richest men of his time. Medici was also a great patron of art and architecture. He also arranged a search for ancient manuscripts and opened a public library.

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Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw
(Indian Entrepreneur, Executive Chairperson and Founder of 'Biocon Limited' and 'Biocon Biologics Limited')
Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw
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Birthdate: March 23, 1953
Birthplace: Bangalore, Mysore State, India

Biocon founder and chairperson Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw is a self-made billionaire entrepreneur who made it to Forbes’s Power Women 2020 list. Though she initially wished to be a brewer like her father, she later drifted to the biochemical industry. Apart from revolutionizing the Indian biopharma market, she also heads a charitable organization.

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Aliko Dangote
(Businessman)
Aliko Dangote
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Birthdate: April 10, 1957
Birthplace: Kano

Nigerian billionaire business magnate and philanthropist, Aliko Dangote, is the wealthiest person in Africa. He is also the richest black person in the world. Born into a wealthy family, he grew up to be an astute young man. He founded the multi trillion-naira conglomerate, The Dangote Group. A dedicated philanthropist, he has donated millions to health care in Nigeria.

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Jesse James
(American Entrepreneur, Automotive Mechanic and Television Personality)
Jesse James
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Birthdate: April 19, 1969
Birthplace: Long Beach, California, United States
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Richard Rawlings
(American Entrepreneur and Media Personality Known for His TV Show ‘Fast N' Loud’)
Richard Rawlings
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Birthdate: March 30, 1969
Birthplace: Fort Worth, Texas, United States
Entrepreneur and reality TV star Richard Rawlings gained fame with the Discovery Channel show Fast N' Loud. He owns Gas Monkey Garage and is the co-host of Garage Rehab. He also owns a bar-and-grill chain and a music venue. He made a Cannonball Run world record, too.
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Anne Lister
(English Diarist)
Anne Lister
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Birthdate: April 3, 1791
Birthplace: Halifax, West Yorkshire, England
Died: September 22, 1840

Apart from being a traveler and a mountaineer, Anne Lister was also known as the world’s "first modern lesbian". Nicknamed Gentleman Jack for her androgynous fashion, which almost always included the color black, she penned diaries that contained many secret codes that were deciphered much after her death.

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Jerry Krause
(Scout)
Jerry Krause
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Birthdate: April 6, 1939
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States
Died: March 21, 2017

Jerry Krause was a sports scout and executive. He served as the general manager of the Chicago Bulls in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for several years, from 1985 to 2003. He won the NBA Executive of the Year Award twice. He died in 2017 and was posthumously inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame later that year. 

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Andrew William Mellon
(Industrialist, Philanthropist)
Andrew William Mellon
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Birthdate: March 24, 1855
Birthplace: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Died: August 27, 1937

The son of wealthy Pittsburgh banker Thomas Mellon, Andrew William Mellon had followed in his father’s footsteps, to be a banker. He had also been the American ambassador to the U.K. and the American secretary of the treasury. He owned companies such as Alcoa, Old Overholt whiskey, and Gulf Oil.

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John Sculley
(Businessman)
John Sculley
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Birthdate: April 6, 1939
Birthplace: New York City, New York, U.S.
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Ming Tsai
(American Chef, Restaurateur, and Television Personality)
Ming Tsai
3
Birthdate: March 29, 1964
Birthplace: Newport Beach, California, United States
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
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Ingvar Kamprad
(Founder of IKEA)
Ingvar Kamprad
3
Birthdate: March 30, 1926
Birthplace: Pjätteryd, Sweden
Died: January 27, 2018
In 2004, Swedish business tycoon and IKEA founder Ingvar Kamprad stunned everyone to beat Bill Gates in the race for world’s wealthiest person. He showed his entrepreneurial streak as a kid when he made profits from selling matches. He founded IKEA with a cash reward he got from his father.
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Ali Hewson
(Activist and Co-founder of the Fashion Line "EDUN" and Skincare Products Company "Nude")
Ali Hewson
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Birthdate: March 23, 1961
Birthplace: Dublin, Ireland

Ali Hewson is an Irish businesswoman and activist. In the 1990s, Hewson joined the anti-nuclear movement and started working with activists like Adi Roche. In 2002, she played a key role in organizing campaigns against the Sellafield nuclear facility in England. As a businesswoman, Hewson has co-founded a skincare company and a fashion label called Nude skincare and EDUN respectively.

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Brandi Love
(Adult Film Star)
Brandi Love
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Birthdate: March 29, 1973
Birthplace: Dearborn, Michigan, United States
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
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Joël Robuchon
(Chef)
Joël Robuchon
3
Birthdate: April 7, 1945
Birthplace: Poitiers, Vienne, France
Died: August 6, 2018
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Ari Emanuel
(Businessperson)
Ari Emanuel
3
Birthdate: March 29, 1961
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Joe Francis
(Entrepreneur, Producer)
Joe Francis
3
Birthdate: April 1, 1973
Birthplace: Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
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Robert Smalls
(Politician)
Robert Smalls
3
Birthdate: April 5, 1839
Birthplace: Beaufort, South Carolina, United States
Died: February 23, 1915
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Frank Williams
(manager)
Frank Williams
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Birthdate: April 16, 1942
Birthplace: South Shields, England
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Max Mosley
(Racecar driver, Lawyer, Politician, Directeur sportif)
Max Mosley
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Birthdate: April 13, 1940
Birthplace: London

Max Mosley was a British lawyer and racing driver. He is credited with founding the Formula One racing team and racing car constructor, March Engineering. He also served as the president of a non-profit association named Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), which represents the interests of car users and motoring organizations around the world.

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Kate Hudson
(Actress Best Known for Her Films: 'Almost Famous', 'Bride Wars' and 'Alex & Emma')
Kate Hudson
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Birthdate: April 19, 1979
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States

Kate Hudson carved out a nice niche for herself in Hollywood after appearing in a string of romantic comedies. She’s had many box office successes like Almost Famous, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, Alex and Emma, You, Me and Dupree, Great Barrier Reef and Bride Wars. She has also had some failures and duds along the way.

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Avi Arad
(CEO and founder of Marvel Studios)
Avi Arad
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Birthdate: April 18, 1948
Birthplace: Ramat Gan, Israelr

Avi Arad is an Israeli-American businessman and film producer. He became a prominent business figure as the CEO of the company Toy Biz in the 1990s. He then proceeded to become the chief creative officer of Marvel Entertainment and founded Marvel Studios. In 2006, he resigned from his Marvel positions and formed his own production company, Arad Productions. 

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Henry Paulson
(74th United States Secretary of the Treasury (2006 - 2009))
Henry Paulson
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Birthdate: March 28, 1946
Birthplace: Palm Beach, Florida, United States

Henry Paulson is an American financier, banker, and political figure. He is best known for his service as the US Secretary of the Treasury from 10 July 2006 to 20 January 2009. A respected banker, Henry Paulson was the CEO and Chairman of Goldman Sachs prior to his role in the US Department of the Treasury.

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Jon Huntsman Jr.
(Politician)
Jon Huntsman Jr.
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Birthdate: March 26, 1960
Birthplace: Redwood City, California, U.S.
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JJ Lin
(Singaporean Singer-Songwriter and Record Producer Known for His Album ‘Music Voyager’)
JJ Lin
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Birthdate: March 27, 1981
Birthplace: Singapore

Singaporean singer, songwriter, record-producer and actor JJ Lin launched his career in music with the album Music Voyager that won him Best New Artist award at the 15th Golden Melody Awards. Moving on, Lin spawned other award-winning albums like Westside and Stories Untold. Lin has his own fashion-line, SMUDGE, and has featured in commercials for brands like Beats and Sprite.    

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Bernice King
(American Lawyer, Minister, and the Youngest Child of Martin Luther King Jr. And Coretta Scott King)
Bernice King
3
Birthdate: March 28, 1963
Birthplace: Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Bernice King is an American minister best known as the daughter of the popular activist and leader Martin Luther King Jr. Over the years, Barnice King has supported many noble causes for which she has been honored with several awards. In 2009, she was honored at the National Coalition of 100 Black Women Convention for her service to women.

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Rudolf Dassler
(Founder of the Sportswear Company 'Puma')
Rudolf Dassler
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Birthdate: March 26, 1898
Birthplace: Herzogenaurach, Germany
Died: October 27, 1974
The rivalry between German shoemaker Rudolf Dassler and his brother, Adolf Dassler, led to the creation of two of the most popular shoe brands of the world. While Rudolf and Adolf were initially partners in their shoe business, a feud made Rudolf create Puma, while Adolf formed Adidas.
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Flavio Briatore
(Italian Businessman Best Known for His Involvement in the 'Benetton' Fashion House)
Flavio Briatore
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Birthdate: April 12, 1950
Birthplace: Verzuolo, Piedmont, Italy

Flavio Briatore is an Italian businessman with a controversial career. In the 1980s, he was convicted of several fraud charges that were later extinguished. He launched many successful Benetton franchises while living as a fugitive. He has a diverse portfolio of business interests and is the founder of the Billionaire Nightclub brand. He was once engaged to supermodel Naomi Campbell. 

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Karren Brady
(British Business Executive, TV Personality and Vice-Chairman of ‘West Ham United F.C.’)
Karren Brady
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Birthdate: April 4, 1969
Birthplace: Edmonton, London, England

One of the UK’s best-known businesswomen, Baroness Karren Brady had begun her career in advertising sales. She has been a judge on BBC1’s The Apprentice and an MD at Birmingham City FC. She is a Barclays LifeSkills ambassador, too, and has been part of the House of Lords.

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Gianni Infantino
(Swiss-Italian Football Administrator and the 9th President of FIFA )
Gianni Infantino
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Birthdate: March 23, 1970
Birthplace: Brig, Switzerland

Gianni Infantino is a Swiss-Italian football administrator, currently serving as the president of FIFA. He studied law at the University of Fribourg and worked as the secretary-general of the International Center for Sports Studies (CIES). He later began working with the UEFA and FIFA. He was implicated in a FIFA corruption scandal in 2016. 

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Lara Dutta
(She was previously crowned as Miss Intercontinental 1997)
Lara Dutta
3
Birthdate: April 16, 1978
Birthplace: Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
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Paul Pelosi
(American Businessman Who is Married to the U.S. House Speaker, Nancy Pelosi.)
Paul Pelosi
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Birthdate: April 15, 1940
Birthplace: San Francisco, Californammia, United States

Paul Pelosi is an American businessman. Pelosi owns and operates a venture capital investment and real estate firm called Financial Leasing Services, Inc., through which he has amassed a fortune of $114 million. He also sits on many corporate and philanthropic boards. He is married to Nancy Pelosi, the current U.S. House speaker.

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Dean Kamen
(Inventor of Segway and iBOT)
Dean Kamen
3
Birthdate: April 5, 1951
Birthplace: Rockville Centre, New York, United States
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
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Carl Ruiz
(Chef)
Carl Ruiz
1
Birthdate: April 4, 1975
Birthplace: Passaic, New Jersey, United States
Died: September 21, 2019
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John Elkann
(Italian-American Industrialist & Chairman of Ferrari)
John Elkann
5
Birthdate: April 1, 1976
Birthplace: New York, New York, United States
Heir to the Agnelli auto empire, John Elkann is also the CEO of Ferrari and the chairman of Stellantis, formed by the merger of Fiat Chrysler and Peugeot. A polyglot, he speaks four languages. A yacht enthusiast, too, he has aced races such as the Transpac Race and the Cape2Rio.
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Joel Glazer
(Businessperson)
Joel Glazer
3
Birthdate: March 31, 1967
Birthplace: Rochester, New York, United States