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Stanley Druckenmiller
Overview
- Source of Wealth
- Hedge funds
- Industry
- Finance & Investments
- Residence
- New York, New York
- Organization
- Founder at Duquesne Family Office
- Education
- Bowdoin College (Bachelor of Arts/Science)
- Marital Status
- Married
Biography
Stanley Druckenmiller made it big as a hedge fund manager for 30 years. He now manages his money through a family office.
Until 2000, he worked for George Soros. The duo famously bet against the British pound in 1992 and made massive profits.
He shut down his $12 billion hedge fund Duquesne Capital Management in 2010, returning funds to clients.
About
At Bowdoin College, Druckenmiller reportedly ran a hot dog stand for extra cash and graduated magna cum laude.
A major donor to his alma mater, he has given more than $40 million to higher education institutions like Bowdoin, Brown and Stanford since 2014.