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Doris Duke (November 22, 1912 – October 28, 1993) was an American billionaire tobacco heiress, philanthropist, and socialite. She was often called "the richest girl in the world". [1] Her great wealth, luxurious lifestyle, and love life attracted significant press coverage, both during her life and after her death. [2]
Apr 2, 2014 · Doris Duke was the only child of American tobacco baron James Duke and inherited a billion-dollar fortune at age 12. She led a reclusive and unconventional life, marrying twice, traveling the world, collecting art and adopting a Hari Krishna devotee.
Aug 5, 2021 · V.F. unearths a 1966 eyewitness—a paperboy—who saw heiress Doris Duke right after she may have committed murder. Newport, Rhode Island, police have now opened an investigation.
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Learn about Doris Duke, the only child of tobacco tycoon J.B. Duke and a philanthropist who supported various causes and cultures. Discover her life story, achievements, interests and vision for the foundation that bears her name.
Learn about Doris Duke, the only child of James B. Duke and a Trustee of The Duke Endowment from 1933 to 1993. Discover her life, passions, arts, and legacy through the Doris Duke Foundation.
Apr 7, 2020 · THE SILVER SWAN In Search of Doris Duke By Sallie Bingham. Declared “the richest little girl in the world” in 1925, when she inherited more than $50 million at age 12, the tobacco heiress ...
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Oct 29, 1993 · Doris Duke, the tobacco heiress and philanthropist whose bittersweet life was woven of luxury, disputes and interludes of deep unhappiness, died yesterday at her house in Beverly Hills, Calif. She ...
