Michael Bloomberg
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Mayor, New York City, United States
- Age: 71
- Source of Wealth: Bloomberg LP, self-made
- Residence: New York, NY
- Country of Citizenship: United States
- Education: Bachelor of Arts / Science, Johns Hopkins University; Master of Business Administration, Harvard Business School
- Marital Status: In Relationship
- Children: 2
Profile
The world's richest mayor Michael Bloomberg relinquishes control of New
York City in December, after 12 years shaping everything in the Big
Apple. As he exits, Bloomberg has taken steps to extend his political
influence into the national debate around gun control. That influence is
better financed than ever, with his personal fortune up $6 billion
since last year, thanks to the performance of Bloomberg
LP, the financial data firm he founded in 1982. He owns 88% of the
company, which generated $7.9 billion in 2012 revenues. His lifetime
philanthropic giving has reached $2.8 billion, including his recent $100
million pledge to the Gates Foundation to help fellow billionaire Bill
Gates eradicate polio.