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Jan 11, 2021 · 49-year-old Elon Musk is the world’s second-richest man. Tesla’s stock prices exploded in 2020, leaving him with more money than any person knows how to spend. He began his rise to riches in 2008 when he took leadership of both SpaceX and Tesla, working to revolutionize transportation both on earth and in space.
Aug 28, 2020 · Bill Gates. In 1975, Bill Gates founded Microsoft with his childhood friend, Paul Allen. Gates dropped out of Harvard to focus on the software company and by 1978, it had made $1 million. Gates has been the world's richest person in several different years and today has a net worth of $100-108.8 billion.
Sep 25, 2020 · The former wife of Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, Mackenzie Bezos, is one of the richest women in the world after finalizing her divorce. Her net worth sits somewhere around $35.6 billion, and she holds a good portion of Amazon's stock, although her husband has voting control over what she retains. She holds an English degree from Princeton University ...
Mar 29, 2019 · Wealth and Wisdom. Mansa Musa is primarily known now as the richest man in history, a moniker he has received due to his astonishing reserves of gold and valuable resources. Even at the time, he was famous for his wealth, first gaining the attention of scholars and chroniclers due to the amazing gifts he brought along on a pilgrimage to Mecca.
Jul 15, 2021 · Jay-Z. Prior to being a hip-hop celebrity, Shawn Carter, a.k.a Jay-Z, quit high school and became a successful drug dealer. The business acumen he learned while dealing drugs came in handy when he started his own talent agency (Roc Nation) and record label (Roc-A-Fella). In 2019, he became the world’s first-ever hip-hop billionaire, thanks to ...
Jun 21, 2019 · As far as GDP goes, Seoul is one of the richest of the rich with over 779 billion dollars. Although the city suffered a lot of damage during the Korean War, it began to grow and prosper very quickly from the 1960s. Today, the city attracts tourists from all over the world, and it has major electronic, textile, and steel industries.
Aug 28, 2020 · Although Jeff Bezos is the world's richest man, just like his company, Amazon, he keeps an eye on cost. He usually drives a Honda Accord, not a Mercedes or a Bentley. To save money, Amazon's headquarters used desks constructed from doors as late as 2004.
Dec 11, 2020 · Roger Federer. Though he won 20 grand slams in his career, tennis pro Roger Federer makes his money off the court. The Swiss player is often associated with Swiss luxury brands Rolex, Lindt, and Credit Suisse, as well as German luxury automaker Mercedes-Benz. Federer has also represented fashion lines like Japanese company Uniqlo.
Feb 25, 2019 · Luxembourg ($109,190) Albeit a small nation with only 600,000 in population size, Luxembourg is the second richest country in the world with a per capita of $109,190, nine times larger than the average. The major contribution to the country's wealth is the strong financial, steel and industrial sectors.
Jan 8, 2021 · Prince Charles - $400 million. As heir to the throne and Duke of Cornwall, Prince Charles' net worth is slightly below the Queen's at $400 million. The bulk of his money comes from the Duchy of Cornwall which is the private estate. This estate funds the Prince of Wales and his family, including his son Prince William and, until 2020, Harry ...
