Who is the world’s richest man – Top 10
Who is the richest man in the world? What do you know about him as well as other nine on the list of richest men in the world? Keep reading to learn everything.
Have you ever wondered how some people get to make so much money? It takes managerial talent, courage and desire to take on risks. And then years later, it all pays back.
The richest people in the world are those with creative way of thinking and adventurous spirit. They are not afraid to fail and know how to deal with errors. Besides, they tend to be quite generous and philanthropic.
However, not to sound hollow, here is the official information provided by the Forbes on who the richest people on the planet are.
Let’s start from the top.
10 richest men in the world
1. Bill Gates
Who is the world’s richest man – Top 10
He tops this “world richest man” list given his assets which equal around $84,1 billion. He has been on the top of this list for more than twenty-three years.
Years ago, he co-founded Microsoft. However, three years ago he stepped down from the position of a Chairman of this giant company and decided to do more of the philanthropic things he always wanted to invest his time in.
He is married to Melinda Gates. Together they own so called the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
As a part of their mission today they see helping those in need. So, they invest money in farming and agriculture in an underdeveloped country where people can make so much use out of growing chickens.
Besides, he is still a shareholder in Microsoft as well as in other companies including Canadian railway.
Bill and Melinda have three children, whom we don’t know about, as they believe this part of their life should remain their private business.
2. Amancio Ortega
Who is the world’s richest man – Top 10
Coming from the same country of origin as Cristiano Ronaldo, this Spanish man has made his fortune as the biggest retailer of the brand known as Zara. His net worth today is around $72 billion.
His path to fame started years ago when his parents, as well as other member of the family, started their own retailing business. They would produce textiles at first and proceed to create a whole new brand which is now popular not only in Spain but all over the world.
From Spain, this wealthy man moved to the States where he not only made this brand extremely popular but also started several new lines known as Massimo Dutti and Pull&Bear.
He has houses and other property all over the world including the United States, Spain, Great Britain, etc.
He is married and has three children.
3. Warren Buffet
Who is the world’s richest man – Top 10
Possessing about $72 billion, this man used to be the second richest man in the world for fifteen years. However, after he lost some money, the man we mentioned above took his position.
Warren Buffet is a stockholder at Berkshire Hathaway. He proved himself to be an excellent investor since most of what he owns was gained through investments.
He uses to be a widower but later remarried. He is a father of three children. He believes that the United States are the home for the luckiest people in the whole world lacking nothing but the realization of this fact.
4. Jeff Bezos
Who is the world’s richest man – Top 10
This man owns around $69.5 billion mostly thanks to the world-wide known company called Amazon. He started it with an idea of selling books online without the need to go to the store. He said that he also wanted to ship famous books all over the world.
However, as you know today this company sells almost any possible goods and ship them worldwide.
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When asked what his secret of success was, this man answered that is not afraid to fail. In fact, he believes that this is the best way to learn valuable lessons.
5. Mark Zuckerberg
Who is the world’s richest man – Top 10
Mark owns $53.6 billion in his 32 which is quite an achievement. You probably know what made his so famous
He married an amazing woman whose name is Priscilla Chan who encourages her husband a lot to invest money in eliminating the diseases which claim people’s lives and cause the humanity much trouble.
In fact, they promised to spend all of their wealth fighting these disease as well as giving more people a chance to outlive their lives and potentials they are born with. We’ll see whether this will happen.
6. Larry Ellison
Who is the world’s richest man – Top 10
A man who founded Oracle, Larry Ellison, owns $48.5 billion which makes him number six on our list of the richest people in the world.
He moved to this position fast and steadily; however, in the last years, he was overcome by the representatives of younger generations who seem to understand what the world needs now better.
Nevertheless, in his 72 he is full of energy and ready to move the mountains with his growing Oracle venture.
He invested part of his funds into seeking ways and cures for cancer.
7. Carlos Slim Helu
Who is the world’s richest man – Top 10
A man who goes as number seven on our list is a 76-year-old Mexican, the most significant stockholder on the New York Times as well as the owner of a famous Mexican mobile phone operator.
Unfortunately for him, in 2016 he experienced a substantial financial loss given the victory of the current US President during the elections. As a result, he lost a lot of money and dropped to the 7th position on a list of planet’s wealthiest people despite being way closer to the top in the years before.
8. Charles Koch
Who is the world’s richest man – Top 10
This 81-year-old man owns almost $44 billion. He is working in the oil and gas industry and has recently become quite famous for commenting on both candidates for the Presidential title in the United States. He said they were both no good and choosing between them is like voting for something which will kill you in the long run.
He is on the list of the world’s most influential people and used to top a list of individuals who are the richest in all states.
Another thing this man is quite famous and loved for is that he initiated the cancellation of checking person’s criminal record before hiring him. He believed it was inhumane to assess a candidate based on his past.
9. David Koch
Who is the world’s richest man – Top 10
A younger brother of the person mentioned above this man is also in the top ten richest men in the world. He is seventy-six and is still full of energy and ready to take on risks and achieve more than ever.
This man topped a list of the wealthiest people in all the big cities of the United States of America, and also got into a list of 30 most influential people in real time.
He is helping his older brother to run the company which is specializing in oil and gas. Besides, they are involved in the fundraising activities primarily for the Senate and the White House.
Brothers seem to be disappointed with the elections, especially taking into account that they lost much money in their course.
10. Michael Bloomberg
Who is the world’s richest man – Top 10
The 74-year-old manager of the Bloomberg owns at least $42 billion. He was planning on running for a Presidential title in last year’s election in the United States. However, he changed his mind and decided to support Hillary Clinton instead.
His whole career began at the Wall Street where he applied for the job of the first level. Eventually, he grew professionally and thanks to the experience he gained there he was able to start his venture which later brought him huge revenue.
These men truly proved themselves to be talented managers and adventurers ready to take on risks and deal with failures which come along with success.
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