Doris Duke

Doris Duke was a wealthy American philanthropist and heiress to the tobacco and utility industries, born in 1912. Known for her charitable work, she donated generously to arts, medical research, and social causes. She also had a passion for exquisite gardens and historic preservation, creating notable estates like Duke Farms. Apart from her philanthropy, she was a private and intriguing figure, sometimes involved in high-profile personal relationships. Her legacy includes a significant impact on cultural and environmental preservation, making her an influential benefactor in 20th-century America.