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Seth Andrew Klarman is an American billionaire investor, hedge fund manager, author, and philanthropist. He is the chief executive and portfolio manager of the Baupost Group, a Boston-based private investment partnership he founded in 1982. Widely recognized as a proponent of value investing, Klarman is often referred to as 'the Oracle of Boston' due to his successful long-term investment strategy, which emphasizes buying assets below their intrinsic value and maintaining a significant cash position. He is the author of the highly regarded book 'Margin of Safety: Risk-Averse Value Investing Strategies for the Thoughtful Investor'. Klarman is known for his substantial support of pro-Israel causes and conservative political initiatives, and his philanthropic efforts often focus on education, healthcare, and Jewish organizations.