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Rupert Harris Johnson Jr. (born 1941) is an American billionaire businessman and philanthropist. He is the vice chairman of Franklin Resources, a global investment management firm also called Franklin Templeton Investments.[1][2]
Early life
Rupert Johnson was born in 1941, the son of Rupert Harris Johnson (1900–1989) and Amybelle Siler. His brother, Charles, is the chairman at Franklin Resources.[3]
Johnson graduated from Washington and Lee University, then served as a Marine.[3][4]
Career
In 1965, he joined his father at Franklin Resources, where he is vice chairman and director.[3][1][2]
As of January 2020, Johnson is worth US$3.8 billion.[3]
Philanthropy
Johnson sits on the board of trustees at Santa Clara University[1][4][5] and was on the board of trustees at Washington and Lee University (1993–2002).[6] He gave $100 million to Washington and Lee in June 2007, establishing a merit-based financial aid and curriculum enrichment program.[7][8]
Johnson has made donations to the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco and the Delaware Art Museum.[4] He sits on the President's Council of the United Religions Initiative.[4]
Personal life
Johnson is married to Maryellie and lives in Burlingame, California.[3]
References
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