Childhood and Education Journey of Larry Ellison in Timeline

Discover the defining moments in the early life of Larry Ellison. From birth to education, explore key events.

Lawrence Joseph Ellison is an American businessman and entrepreneur, best known as the co-founder of Oracle Corporation. He served as Oracle's CEO from 1977 to 2014 and currently holds the positions of chief technology officer and executive chairman. As of October 2025, he is a centibillionaire and one of the wealthiest individuals globally, demonstrating his significant impact on the technology industry and the business world.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1992: Bicycle Accident and Donation

In 1992, Larry Ellison shattered his elbow in a bicycle crash. Following treatment at University of California, Davis, Ellison donated $5 million to seed the Lawrence J. Ellison Musculo-Skeletal Research Center.

2004: Malibu Property Purchases

In 2004, Larry Ellison purchased more than 12 properties in Malibu, California, worth more than $180 million.

2005: Record-Breaking Malibu Transaction

In 2005, Ellison's $65 million purchase of five contiguous lots at Malibu's Carbon Beach became the most costly residential transaction in U.S. history at that time.

2009: Purchase of Indian Wells Tennis Garden

In 2009, Larry Ellison purchased the Indian Wells Tennis Garden tennis facility and the Indian Wells Masters tournament in California's Coachella Valley for $100 million.

2010: Sale of Rising Sun Yacht

Due to the economic downturn of 2010, Larry Ellison sold his share of Rising Sun, a large yacht, to David Geffen and downsized to Musashi, another yacht built by Feadship.

2010: Cameo in Iron Man 2

In 2010, Larry Ellison made a brief cameo appearance in the movie Iron Man 2.

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2010: Purchase of BNP Paribas Open Share

In 2010, Larry Ellison purchased a 50% share of the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament.

2010: Purchase of Beechwood Mansion

In early 2010, Larry Ellison purchased the Astors' Beechwood Mansion in Newport, Rhode Island, for $10.5 million.

2011: Acquisition of Porcupine Creek Estate

In 2011, Larry Ellison purchased the 249-acre Porcupine Creek Estate and private golf course in Rancho Mirage, California, for $42.9 million.

July 2013: Opening of Nikita Restaurant

In July 2013, Larry Ellison opened a restaurant named Nikita in Malibu.

December 2014: Closure of Nikita Restaurant

In December 2014, Larry Ellison's restaurant Nikita in Malibu closed.

December 2020: Move to Lānaʻi Island

In December 2020, Larry Ellison left California and moved to the island of Lānaʻi, where he owns 98 percent of the land.

2022: Purchase of Manalapan Property

In 2022, Ellison bought a 22-acre property in Manalapan, Florida, for $173 million, making it the most expensive residential property purchase in Florida history.

2023: Establishment of Oxford Campus

In 2023, an additional campus of the Ellison Institute of Technology was established in Oxford, intending to provide a scholarship program for 20 students each year.