Here's a simple infographic highlighting the major moments in Donald Trump's life

Donald Trump fended off 16 GOP contenders and, against all odds, secured the Republican nomination for president.

But how did the real-estate mogul, who rose to fame on the NBC reality-TV show "The Apprentice," get there? We've put together a simple infographic comprising the key moments in Trump's life.

Business Insider

Dylan Roach contributed to this story.

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