Charles Koch

American billionaire and businessman

Knowledge panel

Occupation

businessperson

Born

November 1, 1935

Zodiac

Scorpio

33,173

days alive

90

years old

Zodiac
♏︎Scorpio·pig 🐖
Updated Jul 2026

About

American billionaire and businessman

Birth Chart

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Astrology
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Fire
Earth
Air
Water

Sun Sign

Scorpio♏︎

Moon Sign

Capricorn♑︎

Dominant Element

Water

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Planetary positions calculated for November 1, 1935

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Timeline
2023
Day 31,838
Age 87

Continued Philanthropic Activities

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 2023

Ongoing philanthropic efforts through Koch foundations.

Day 31,838
Age 87

Continued Involvement in Koch Industries

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 2023

Remains Chairman and CEO of Koch Industries.

2020
Day 30,742
Age 84

Support for Political Causes

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 2020

Continued support for libertarian and conservative political causes.

2010
Day 27,090
Age 74

Expansion of Koch Industries

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 2010

Koch Industries continues to diversify and expand its holdings.

2000
Day 23,437
Age 64

Philanthropic Initiatives Increase

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 2000

Increased philanthropic activities through Koch's charitable foundations.

1990
Day 19,785
Age 54

Focus on Market-Based Management

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1990

Promoted Market-Based Management (MBM) principles.

1980
Day 16,132
Age 44

Acquisition and Growth of Koch Industries

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1980

Oversaw significant growth and diversification of Koch Industries.

1970
Day 12,480
Age 34

Political Advocacy Begins

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1970

Increased involvement in political advocacy for free-market principles.

1967
Day 11,384
Age 31

Succeeded Father as CEO

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1967

Became CEO of Koch Industries (formerly Rock Island Oil & Refining).

1961
Day 9,193
Age 25

Joined Rock Island Oil & Refining

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1961

Returned to work at his father's company.

1959
Day 8,462
Age 23

Arthur D. Little

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1959

Worked as an engineer at Arthur D. Little.

Day 8,462
Age 23

Master's Degree in Chemical Engineering

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1959

Received a Master's degree in Chemical Engineering from MIT.

1958
Day 8,097
Age 22

Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1958

Received a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from MIT.

1957
Day 7,732
Age 21

Bachelor's Degree

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1957

Earned a Bachelor's degree in General Engineering from MIT.

1935
Day 0
Age 0

Born in Wichita, Kansas

Confidence
96%
Nov 1, 1935

Born in Wichita, Kansas.