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Billionaire childhood homes: from Jeff Bezos' ranch to Warren Buffett's tiny bungalow

Where nine of the world's richest people grew up
Kim Kardashian
Kim Kardashian's Beverly Hills mansion
A fairytale existence
Inside their happy home
Celebrating distinctive style
Donald Trump
Donald Trump's modest cottage
A comfortable start
Pleasant surroundings
A mystery investor
Warren Buffett
Warren Buffett's bijou bungalow
Early promise
Simple tastes
Inside the humble home
Mark Zuckerberg
Mark Zuckerberg's Westchester home
Growing up in Dobbs Ferry
A dual-purpose property
The tech giant's childhood garden
Bill Gates
Bill Gates' lakeside home
A future founder
Breathtaking views
Space to unwind
Elon Musk
Elon Musk's Pretoria pad
Born into privilege
A smart exterior
At home with the Musks
Jeff Bezos
Jeff Bezos' family ranch
Early life lessons
Valuable life lessons
A lasting legacy
Prince Albert von Thurn und Taxis
The Palace of St. Emmeram
A gilded childhood
Inside St. Emmeram
Space for private prayer
Françoise Bettencourt-Meyers
The family home in Neuilly-sur-Seine
Surrounded by extraordinary luxury
Sophisticated tastes
The Bettencourt's coastal retreat
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Where nine of the world's richest people grew up

While some of the planet's richest people were born into fabulous wealth and privilege, others had far more humble beginnings. With this in mind, we reveal the properties where nine big-name billionaires spent their formative years.

Click or scroll to look back at where it all began, from a German prince's magnificent palace to Kim Kardashian's Beverly Hills home...

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Daniel Coughlin

13 June 2025

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