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Twelfth Spot: S Robson Walton

S Robson Walton (born 1945, in Tulsa, Oklahoma) is the eldest son of Sam Walton, founder of Wal-Mart, the world's largest retailer. He is currently chairman of the world-wide company. According to Forbes, his net worth is $17.6 billion as of 2009.

Fortune	Business	Country	Status
17.6 Billion	Retailing	USA	Married, 3 children

Rob attended Wooster College and graduated from the University of Arkansas in 1966 with a bachelor of science degree in business administration. He received a juris doctor degree in 1969 from the Columbia University School of Law in New York in 1969. Rob is also a Trustee at Wooster College.

After graduation, Rob Walton became a member of the law firm that represented Wal-Mart until his father's death. Rob Walton was named chairman of the Board of Directors of Wal-Mart on April 7, 1992, two days after his father's death, and still maintains that title.

The name Robson comes from his mother's side of the family, the Robsons. (wiki)

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