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Top 10: Richest Men Of All Time


The richest men of all time category is a bit like a revolving door in that the leader is often supplanted. Evidently, times change and so do fortunes -- even well after death in some cases. So, let’s see who stands where. We’re looking at estimated net worth at each man’s peak (or peak to date), put in 2008 U.S. dollars through comparisons of the U.S. gross domestic product and using calculations provided by the U.S. Department of Labor -- Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Number 10

Carlos Slim Helu (1940 - )Carlos Slim Helu - Credit: Imperio Resendiz (Presidencia de la Republica)

$60 billion

The Mexican communications industry and other interests have been kind to Carlos Slim, to say the least. It’s said that between 2005 and 2007, Slim’s worth has doubled. In that period, his fortune grew around $27 million -- daily. The reason is simple: he owns everything in Mexico. Over 200 companies are under his thumb, ranging from the aforementioned telecom to transportation, and from cigarettes to soft drinks. He’s dismissed the title of “world’s richest man” with indifference, claiming that designation isn’t his kind of competition. Whether he wants it or not, he has been designated as one of the world’s richest men of all time.

Number 9

Warren Buffett (1930 - )Warren Buffett - Credit: Steve Grayson/WireImage.com

$62 billion

Like many who can afford to do so, Warren Buffett doesn’t mind pursuing new acquisitions when the economy is tanking. His latest was a joint effort with Mars for a $23 billion buy of Wrigley. Still, you might get the impression that he’s not in all this for the same reasons as others. This is the man who appeared before Congress last fall and warned of the rise of “dynastic wealth,” stressing the importance of the estate tax. Buffett also earmarked $31 billion for the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Only the richest men of all time can donate billions.

Number 8

Sam Walton (1918 - 1992)Sam Walton - Credit: Public Domain

40 Comments

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17 months ago

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17 months ago

Hi Florina!
I love this article. Now i see why Bill Gates turned number 1 in the world, the others richer than him are dead! Funny ae.
Dale Canergie i didn't knew he is standing on that billion number.
Excellent article!

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17 months ago

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17 months ago

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17 months ago

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17 months ago

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17 months ago

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17 months ago

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17 months ago

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17 months ago

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17 months ago

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16 months ago

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16 months ago

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16 months ago

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16 months ago

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14 months ago

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14 months ago

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11 months ago

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10 months ago

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9 months ago

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8 months ago

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4 months ago

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2 months ago

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2 months ago

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2 months ago

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1 month ago