Birthdate: November 22, 1912
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: New York, New York, United States
Died: October 28, 1993
Doris Duke was a prominent American billionaire known for her diverse professional interests and philanthropic endeavors. She briefly worked as a news correspondent, played jazz piano, and even competed in surfing. She established a large indoor botanical display in New Jersey and played a role in preserving historic buildings in Rhode Island. Duke’s philanthropic efforts were focused on AIDS research, medicine, child welfare, and supporting disadvantaged black students in the American South. Her legacy continues through the Doris Duke Foundation, which supports various charitable causes.
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