Was Carlos Slim born rich?

Carlos Slim Helú, (born January 28, 1940, Mexico City, Mexico), Mexican entrepreneur who became one of the wealthiest people in the world. Slim was born into a family of Lebanese Christian immigrants to Mexico, where his father made a fortune in real estate during the Mexican Revolution of 1910–20.

How did Carlos Slim make his money?

From 2010 to 2013, Slim was ranked as the richest person in the world by the Forbes business magazine. He derived his fortune from his extensive holdings in a considerable number of Mexican companies through his conglomerate, Grupo Carso.

Who owns Telmex?

América Móvil
Carso Global Telecom
Telmex/Parent organizations
In the early 21st century Telmex engaged in a series of sales and acquisitions, expanding its international presence. In 2010 a majority share hold in Telmex was acquired by América Móvil—Latin America’s leading mobile-phone company—which had been spun off from Telmex in 2001, although Slim retained ownership of it.

Who is the wife of Carlos Slim Domit?

Carlos Slim Domit married Maria Garza in 2010. The couple have three children together. Marco is Carlo Slim and Soumaya Domit’s second child and son. He was born in Mexico and earned a degree from his older brother’s alma mater, Universidad Anahuac.

What did Patrick Slim Domit do for a living?

Slim Domit is an avid philanthropist, actively involved in the family foundation, the Fundacion Carlos Slim Helu, which has an endowment of $3.5 billion. The family has also created the National Transplant Foundation, while campaigning for organ donation in partnerhsiop with the country’s Health Ministry.

Who is the father of Tony Slim Domit?

Marco Antonio Slim Domit, also known by the nickname Tony, was born on April 30, 1968, in Mexico City, Mexico, to Carlos Slim Helú and Soumaya Domit Gemayel. His father is a business magnet who holds shares in numerous Mexican companies and serves as the CEO of Telmex, América Móvil and Grupo Carso.

Who are the children of Don Carlos Domit?

Don Carlos married Soumaya Domit with whom he had six children: Carlos, Marco Antonio, Patrick, Soumaya, Vanessa and Johanna. Carlos Slim Domit is married to María Elena Torruco, he is the oldest son of the businessman, he is 49 years old and has a degree in Business Administration from Universidad Anáhuac.