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Henry Kravis
American businessman (born 1944) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Henry Roberts Kravis (born January 6, 1944) is an American businessman, investor, and philanthropist.[1] He is a co-founder of KKR & Co. Inc.
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Born | (1944-01-06) January 6, 1944 (age 80) Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S. |
Education | Claremont McKenna College (BA) Columbia University (MBA) |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Hedi Shulman (Divorced) |
Children | 3 |
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His lavish lifestyle has been criticized by activists looking to reform private equity regulations and restrict the practice of leveraged buyouts he pioneered.[2][3] His buyout of RJR Nabisco was portrayed in the 1989 book and 1993 film Barbarians at the Gate.