Samuel Robson Walton

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Born:	1945 Tulsa, Oklahoma
Occupation:	Chairman, Wal-Mart
Net worth:	$15.6 billion USD Forbes 400

Samuel Robson (Rob) Walton (born 1945, in Tulsa, Oklahoma) is the eldest son of Sam Walton, founder of Wal-Mart, the world's largest retailer. According to Forbes, his net worth is $15.8 billion as of 2006. The introduction to this article provides insufficient context for those unfamiliar with the subject matter. ... In the Gregorian Calendar, December 18 is the 352nd day of the year (353rd in leap years), at which point there will be 13 days remaining to the end of the year. ... Year 1945 (MCMXLV) was a common year starting on Monday (the link is to a full 1945 calendar). ... Nickname: Oil Capital of the World, Americas Most Beautiful City Location in the state of Oklahoma Coordinates: Country United States State Oklahoma Counties Tulsa, Osage, Wagoner, Rogers Mayor Kathy Taylor (D) Area    - City 483. ... Official language(s) None Capital Oklahoma City Largest city Oklahoma City Area  Ranked 20th  - Total 69,960 sq mi (181,196 km²)  - Width 230 miles (370 km)  - Length 298 miles (480 km)  - % water 1. ... A chairman is the presiding officer of a meeting, organization, committee, or other deliberative body. ... Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. ... Image File history File links Red_Arrow_Down. ... The United States dollar is the official currency of the United States. ... The Forbes 400 or 400 Richest Americans (est. ... Year 1945 (MCMXLV) was a common year starting on Monday (the link is to a full 1945 calendar). ... Nickname: Oil Capital of the World, Americas Most Beautiful City Location in the state of Oklahoma Coordinates: Country United States State Oklahoma Counties Tulsa, Osage, Wagoner, Rogers Mayor Kathy Taylor (D) Area    - City 483. ... Samuel Moore Walton (March 29, 1918 – April 6, 1992), born in Kingfisher, Oklahoma was the founder of two American retailers, Wal-Mart and Sams Club. ... Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. ... Drawing of a self-service store. ... 2006 is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Walton graduated from Columbia Law School in 1969 and 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. Columbia Law School, located in New York City, is one of the professional schools of Columbia University and one of the leading law schools in the United States. ... 1969 (MCMLXIX) was a common year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1969 calendar). ... A chairman is the presiding officer of a meeting, organization, committee, or other deliberative body. ... In relation to a company, a director is an officer of the company charged with the conduct and management of its affairs. ... April 7 is the 97th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (98th in leap years). ... 1992 (MCMXCII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday. ...

External links

• Forbes 400 listing
• Official Wal-Mart biography
• S. Robson Walton's campaign contributions
• NNDB Rob Walton biography
• Genealogy of the Walton family