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Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg is giving away $ 45 billion

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Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg plans to donate 99 percent of his fortune to charity .Han announced the news at birth daughter Max.

Fortune estimated at 45 billion dollars, equivalent to 391 billion kronor.Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan have become parents to a daughter.

The couple announced the news on Zuckerberg’s Facebook page. “We are so pleased to welcome our daughter Max into the world,” wrote Zuckerberg.

The post was followed by a long letter to the newborn daughter. “Like all parents, we want you to grow up in a better world than the one we have today,” wrote the pair.

In order to ensure that they are respected think Zuckerberg and Chan give away 99 percent stake in Facebook. The money will go to charity, including his own charity Chan Zuckerberg Initiative.

45 billion dollars

The shares are currently worth 45 billion dollars, equivalent to 391 billion kronor.Till Initially, charitable organization focusing on community development, and medical and educational research.

In a separate statement, Facebook has announced that the couple will donate up to one billion dollars a year over the next three years. This means that Zuckerberg will have control of the voting shares for the foreseeable future, reports Bloomberg News.

Despite the large donation needs to Max do not be worried about their heritage. When money is given away, the family has left a fortune of 450 million dollars, nearly 4 billion.