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Sam Walton (aka Samuel Moore Walton)

Sam Walton, founder of Wal-Mart and one-time richest man in the world, left an estimated $100 billion fortune to his wife and four children when he died. In this profile, we examine interesting facts about Walton, his educational background, and foray into the discount retailing sector following a stint as a Ben Frankling franchisee. If you are interested in Sam Walton, this profile can serve as a quick cheat-sheet.