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(CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of one of the most successful investment financiers in the world, George Soros. An active philanthropist, Soros has donated more than $30 billion to various causes over the years.Personal:Birth date: August 12,…

Here's a look at the life of one of the most successful investment financiers in the world, George Soros. An active philanthropist, Soros has donated more than $30 billion to various causes over the years.Personal:Birth date: August 12, 1930Birth place:…

Here is a look at the life of Bono, Grammy award-winning singer and songwriter of the band U2.PersonalBirth date: May 10, 1960Birth place: Dublin, IrelandBirth name: Paul David HewsonFather: Brendan Robert Hewson, post office workerMother: Iris Elizabeth (Rankin) HewsonMarriage: Ali…

(CNN) — Here is a look at the life of Pervez Musharraf, former president of Pakistan.PersonalBirth date: August 11, 1943Death date: February 5, 2023Birth place: New Delhi, IndiaBirth name: Pervez MusharrafFather: Syed Musharraf Uddin, career diplomatMother: Begum Zarin MusharrafMarriage: Sehba…

(CNN) — Here is a look at the life of Ringo Starr, musician and member of the Beatles.PersonalBirth date: July 7, 1940Birth place: Liverpool, EnglandBirth name: Richard Starkey Jr.Father: Richard Starkey Sr., bakery workerMother: Elsie (Gleave) Starkey, bakery workerMarriages: Barbara…

Here's a look at the life of the founder of Virgin Group, Ltd., Richard Branson. PersonalBirth date: July 18, 1950Birth place: Surrey, EnglandBirth name: Richard Charles Nicholas BransonFather: Edward Branson, lawyerMother: Eve (Huntley-Flindt) Branson, flight attendantMarriages: Joan (Templeman) Branson (1989-present);…

(CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of the founder of Virgin Group, Ltd., Richard Branson. PersonalBirth date: July 18, 1950Birth place: Surrey, EnglandBirth name: Richard Charles Nicholas BransonFather: Edward Branson, lawyer Mother: Eve (Huntley-Flindt) Branson, flight attendantMarriages: Joan…

Here is a look at the life of Ringo Starr, musician and member of the Beatles.PersonalBirth date: July 7, 1940Birth place: Liverpool, EnglandBirth name: Richard Starkey Jr.Father: Richard Starkey Sr., bakery workerMother: Elsie (Gleave) Starkey, bakery workerMarriages: Barbara Bach (April…

Here is a look at the life of musician Paul McCartney, former member of the Beatles.PersonalBirth date: June 18, 1942Birth place: Liverpool, EnglandBirth name: James Paul McCartneyFather: James McCartney, salesman and musicianMother: Mary (Mohin) McCartney, nurse and midwifeMarriages: Nancy Shevell…

(CNN) — Here is a look at the life of J.K. Rowling, author of the Harry Potter book series.PersonalBirth date: July 31, 1965Birth place: Gloucestershire, EnglandBirth name: Joanne RowlingFather: Peter Rowling, aircraft factory managerMother: Anne (Volant) Rowling, lab technicianMarriages: Neil…

Here's a look at the life of world-renowned primatologist, activist and conservationist Jane Goodall.PersonalBirth date: April 3, 1934Birth place: London, EnglandBirth name: Valerie Jane Morris-GoodallFather: Mortimer Morris-Goodall, businessmanMother: Margaret Myfanwe (Joseph) Morris-Goodall, a novelistMarriages: Derek Bryceson (1975-1980, his death); Hugo…

(CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of former Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto.PersonalBirth date: July 20, 1966Birth place: Atlacomulco, MexicoBirth name: Enrique Peña Nieto Father: Gilberto Enrique Peña del Mazo, an engineerMother: Maria del Perpetuo Socorro Ofelia Nieto…

(CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of convicted terrorist Zacarias Moussaoui, who is serving a life sentence in prison without parole for his part in plotting the 9/11 attacks. PersonalBirth date: May 30, 1968Birth place: St. Jean-de-Luz, FranceBirth…

Here is a look at the life of Pope Francis, the current pope and first non-European pontiff of the modern era.PersonalBirth date: December 17, 1936Birth place: Buenos Aires, ArgentinaBirth name: Jorge Mario BergoglioFather: Mario BergoglioMother: Regina (Sivori) BergoglioReligion: Roman CatholicOther…

(CNN) — Here is a look at the life of Pope Francis, the current pope and first non-European pontiff of the modern era.PersonalBirth date: December 17, 1936Birth place: Buenos Aires, ArgentinaBirth name: Jorge Mario BergoglioFather: Mario BergoglioMother: Regina (Sivori) BergoglioReligion:…

Here is a look at the life of Pope Francis, the current pope and first non-European pontiff of the modern era.PersonalBirth date: December 17, 1936Birth place: Buenos Aires, ArgentinaBirth name: Jorge Mario BergoglioFather: Mario BergoglioMother: Regina (Sivori) BergoglioReligion: Roman CatholicOther…

(CNN) — Here is a look at the life of Radovan Karadzic, who was found guilty of genocide and crimes against humanity related to ethnic violence during the breakup of Yugoslavia in the 1990s.PersonalBirth date: June 19, 1945Birth place: Petnjica,…

Here’s a look at the life of Prince William, heir apparent to the throne of the United Kingdom of Great Britain. PersonalBirth date: June 21, 1982Birth place: London, EnglandBirth name: William Arthur Philip Louis Father: Charles III, King of the…

Here is a look at the life of Aung San Suu Kyi, Burmese activist and Nobel Peace Prize winner.PersonalBirth date: June 19, 1945Birth place: Rangoon (Yangon), Burma (Myanmar)Birth name: Aung San Suu KyiFather: Aung San, commander of the Burma Independence…

Here’s a look at the life of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. PersonalBirth date: July 3, 1971Birth place: Townsville, Queensland, AustraliaFather: John ShiptonMother: Christine (Hawkins) AssangeMarriage: Stella Moris (March 2022-present)Children: with Stella Moris: Max and GabrielOther FactsWhen he was a year…