Doris Duke, born on November 22, 1912, in New York, inherited a vast fortune from her father, James Buchanan Duke, after his death. She became the world's richest girl at 12, later engaging in philanthropy and the arts. Duke traveled extensively, collected art, and supported various charitable causes, including AIDS research. Despite her wealth, she was known for her hands-on approach to her properties and gardens. Duke had two brief marriages and adopted two individuals later in life. She passed away on October 28, 1993, leaving behind a significant legacy and a complex estate that led to legal disputes after her death. Teljes cikk (Index.hu)