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Biography
Gordon Getty, born December 20, 1933, is an American businessman, investor, philanthropist, and composer. He is the fourth child of oil tycoon J. Paul Getty and inherited control of the family's $2 billion trust after his father's death in 1976. His source of wealth is primarily derived from Getty Oil, which he later sold to Texaco. He has built a diverse career, including classical music composition, and has been a generous philanthropist, supporting numerous arts and educational initiatives, especially in the San Francisco Bay Area. As of 2024, his net worth is estimated at $5.5 billion.
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