Lawrence Joseph Ellison is an American centibillionaire businessman and entrepreneur who co-founded the software company Oracle Corporation. He was Oracle's CEO from 1977 to 2014 and is now its CTO and executive chair. According to Forbes, as of 2026, Ellison's estimated net worth is $245.3 billion, making him the world's third-richest person. On September 10, 2025, Ellison was briefly the wealthiest person in the world after an increase in Oracle stock price, with an estimated net worth of $393 billion. He is also known for his ownership of 98% of the land on Lanai, the sixth-largest of the Hawaiian Islands.
Larry Ellison
businessman and entrepreneur
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American businessman and entrepreneur
Larry Ellison's Historical Timeline
Larry Ellison is born
Larry Ellison, American businessman and entrepreneur, known for american businessman and entrepreneur, was born on 1945-08-17.
American Oracle CEO Larry Ellison (66) divorces fourth wife American romance novelist Melanie Craft after six years of m
American Oracle CEO Larry Ellison (66) divorces fourth wife American romance novelist Melanie Craft after six years of marriage
Associated Historical Events
birth
Larry Ellison is born
Larry Ellison, American businessman and entrepreneur, known for american businessman and entrepreneur, was born on 1945-08-17.
American Oracle CEO Larry Ellison (66) divorces fourth wife American romance novelist Melanie Craft after six years of m
American Oracle CEO Larry Ellison (66) divorces fourth wife American romance novelist Melanie Craft after six years of marriage
Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Larry Ellison born?
- Larry Ellison was born on 1945-08-17 (American).
- What is Larry Ellison known for?
- American businessman and entrepreneur
- What historical events involved Larry Ellison?
- Larry Ellison was involved in 2 recorded historical events, including Larry Ellison is born, American Oracle CEO Larry Ellison (66) divorces fourth wife American romance novelist Melanie Craft after six years of m.