She Inherited a Tobacco Empire. Then Everyone Around Her Wanted the Money: Doris Duke

Doris Duke inherited a massive tobacco fortune and became one of the richest women in America. But extraordinary wealth brought something else into her life: people who wanted access to her money. Born into the Duke family fortune, Doris Duke lived a life filled with enormous wealth, luxury, complicated relationships, controversy, and questions about who she could truly trust. In this video, we explore the story of Doris Duke, her inheritance, the tobacco empire behind her fortune, and what happened when one of America's wealthiest heiresses became surrounded by people with an interest in her millions. If you enjoy stories about old money, American dynasties, inherited fortunes, and the hidden lives of the ultra-rich, subscribe for more. #DorisDuke #OldMoney #AmericanHistory