Carlos Slim Family: Wife, Children and Sons
Carlos Slim has six children, was widowed in 1999 and his three sons run much of the group 36.
Full nameCarlos Slim Helú
NationalityMexico
Known forAmérica Móvil and Grupo Carso
Carlos Slim's wife and children
Slim married Soumaya Domit Gemayel in the 1960s, and she died in 1999. He has not remarried. They had six children, Carlos, Marco Antonio, Patrick, Soumaya, Vanessa and Johanna 3.
The sons in the business
Carlos Slim Domit is president of Grupo Carso, Grupo Sanborns, América Móvil and Telmex. Patrick Slim Domit chairs Grupo Telvista and Sears Operadora Mexico and is chief executive of Grupo Sanborns. Marco Antonio Slim Domit chairs Grupo Financiero Inbursa 6.
Parents
His father was Julián Slim Haddad and his mother Linda Helú Atta, both Maronite Christians from Lebanon 3.
Frequently asked questions
Soumaya Domit, who died in 1999. He has not remarried.
Six: Carlos, Marco Antonio, Patrick, Soumaya, Vanessa and Johanna.
Carlos, Marco Antonio and Patrick Slim Domit work in the family's businesses.
Sources✓ Verified 14 Nov 2026
1 CNN via WRAL, Carlos Slim fast facts, 1 Jan 1970, Marriage, children
2 Market Realist, Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim has sons and grandsons in the family business, 1 Jan 1970, Sons' roles
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