Alice
L. Walton (born October 7, 1949) is the daughter of Wal-Mart
founder Sam Walton and Helen Walton. She and her mother each
have an estimated net worth of about $18 billion and are the
richest women in the world.
She is a graduate of Trinity University and lives in Mineral
Wells, Texas on The Rocking W Ranch.
Fortune |
Business |
Country |
Status |
18 Billion |
Wal-Mart |
USA |
Divorced |
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She was the 20th largest individual contributor to 527
committees in the U.S. presidential election, 2004, donating 2.6
million dollars (US) to the right-wing Progress for America
group.
Ms. Walton was also convicted of drunk driving in January 1998.
When pulled over, she reportedly asked the police "Do you know
who I am?"
(wiki)
Helen
Robson Kemper Walton (b. [Dec.3,1919] in Claremore,
Oklahoma) is the widow of Wal-Mart founder Sam Walton. She is
one of the wealthiest persons in the world with an estimated net
worth of $18 billion.
Fortune |
Business |
Country |
Status |
18 Billion |
Wal-Mart |
USA |
Widowed, 4
children |
|
|
Robson was the valedictorian of her high school class and a
graduate of the University of Oklahoma at Norman with a degree
in business. She was the daughter of L.S. Robson, a prosperous
banker and rancher. She and Sam were married February 14, 1943.
Sam Walton left his ownership in Wal-Mart to his wife and their
children: S. Robson Walton (Rob), John T. Walton (d.2005), Jim
Walton, and Alice Walton. Rob Walton chairs the board of
directors of Wal-Mart, on which John served until his death. The
others are not directly involved in the company except through
their voting power as shareholders. The Walton family holds 4
spots in the top 15 richest people in the United States. (wiki)