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James B. Duke House ( New York City, New York, U.S.) Rough Point ( Newport, Rhode Island, U.S.) 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 ...
- November 22, 1912, New York City, U.S.
- James Buchanan Duke, Nanaline Holt Inman
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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.
- Peter Lance
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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....
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 how Doris Duke, a lifelong philanthropist and heiress, established the foundation in 1996 with her will and endowment. The foundation supports four core funding areas and operates two of her former properties, Shangri La and Duke Farms.
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.
