The unlikely surfing life story of billionaire Doris Duke
Born November 22, 1912, to tobacco tycoon James Buchanan Duke, Doris Duke was no ordinary heiress. The “richest girl in the world” was also a women’s surfing pioneer.
While her father’s legacy with the American Tobacco Company and Duke Power laid the foundation for her fortune, Doris was far from the stereotypical spoiled, wealthy girl.
After inheriting his estate upon turning 21, she founded Independent Aid, Inc., her first charitable foundation, setting the tone for life-defying expectations.
