Sir John Templeton was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 1987 for his philanthropy. Early Life and Education . John Marks Templeton was born on Nov. 29, 1912, in Winchester, Tennessee.

Sir John M. Templeton is gone. The 95-year-old investor and philanthropist died Tuesday at a hospital in Nassau, the Bahamas. For me, the news comes with a real touch of regret. I’ve been coming ...

Do you wish you could invest like the late great Sir John Templeton (1912-2008)? If so, “The Templeton Touch” (by William Proctor with a Special Section by Scott Phillips, Templeton Press ...

Sir John Templeton's growth fund averaged 15% annual returns over a 38-year period. These 4 principles helped guide his career success, according to his great-niece Lauren.

Famed investor Sir John Templeton always recommended investing at the point of maximum pessimism. This principle emphasizes that the optimal time to invest and find opportunities is at the bottom ...