Money, money, money! Who doesn't love talking about it? And when it comes to the wealthiest people on Earth, there's no shortage of jaw-dropping numbers and extravagant lifestyles. From tech giants to fashion moguls, these ten individuals have amassed mind-boggling fortunes that most of us can only dream of. But who are they exactly? Join us as we take a closer look at the richest persons in the world - from Amazon's Jeff Bezos to Tesla's Elon Musk and beyond. Get ready for some serious wealth envy!

Introduction

There are many different ways to measure wealth, but for the purposes of this article, we will be looking at the top 10 wealthiest individuals in the world according to Forbes’ most recent richest persons in the world.

Starting at number 10, we have Michael Dell, the founder and CEO of Dell Technologies. His net worth is $27.1 billion. At number 9 is Larry Ellison, the co-founder and executive chairman of Oracle. Ellison has a net worth of $33 billion.

The next three spots on the list are taken up by Amancio Ortega, Warren Buffett, and Bernard Arnault respectively. Ortega is the founder of Inditex, which owns fashion brands like Zara, while Buffett is one of the most successful investors in history. Arnault is the chairman and CEO of luxury goods conglomerate LVMH. These three individuals have net worths of $67 billion, $84 billion, and $102 billion respectively.

Taking the fourth spot is Mark Zuckerberg with a net worth of $56 billion. The fifth spot goes to Jeff Bezos, who needs no introduction as the founder and CEO of Amazon. With a net worth of $81 billion, he is currently the richest man in the world.

Bill Gates takes sixth place with a net worth of $96 billion. He is followed by Amancio Ortega in seventh place with a net worth of $62 billion (as previously mentioned).

The Top 10 Wealthiest Individuals on the Planet

1. Jeff Bezos – $131 billion
2. Bill Gates – $96.5 billion
3. Warren Buffett – $82.5 billion

4 Bernard Arnault – $76 billion

5 Mark Zuckerberg – $75 billion 1 

6 Amancio Ortega – $67 billion 

7 Larry Ellison – $58.5 billion 

8 Carlos Slim Helu– $54 billion 

9 Jamie Dimon – $40 billion 

10 Michael Bloomberg – $38.6 billion

#1 Jeff Bezos

The wealthiest man on the planet is Jeff Bezos, with a net worth of $167 billion. The Amazon founder and CEO has beenium the richest person in India for four years in a row now. He is also the first person to ever surpass the $100 billion mark.

Bezos' fortune has continued to grow at an astounding rate in recent years. In 2017, his net worth increased by $27.6 billion, which was more than any other billionaire in history. This increase was largely due to the continued success of Amazon, which saw its stock price increase by 56% last year.

Even though he is already incredibly wealthy, Bezos does not seem to be slowing down anytime soon. He recently announced that Amazon will be opening a new headquarters in Seattle, which is expected to bring even more jobs and economic growth to the city. With his vast wealth and influence, there is no doubt that Jeff Bezos is one of the most powerful people on the planet.

#2 Bernard Arnault

As the Chairman and CEO of LVMH, Bernard Arnault is one of the most successful luxury goods magnates in the world. With a net worth of $106.6 billion, he is the second wealthiest individual on the planet.

Arnault was born in 1949 into a family of Belgian industrialists. He began his career working for his family's construction company. In 1976, he joined Financiere Agache, a holding company owned by his father-in-law, which controlled a number of luxury brands including Christian Dior. Arnault took over Financiere Agache in 1984 and began aggressively acquiring other luxury brands. In 1987, he bought Louis Vuitton, and in 1988 he merged Financiere Agache with Moet Hennessy to create LVMH, the largest luxury goods conglomerate in the world.

Under Arnault's leadership, LVMH has continued to grow and now includes over 60 brands ranging from fashion and cosmetics to wine and spirits. Some of its most famous brands include Louis Vuitton, Dior, Fendi, Givenchy, Marc Jacobs, Donna Karan, Celine, Loewe, Hennessy, Dom Perignon, and Moet & Chandon. LVMH also owns a minority stake in tech giant Apple Inc.

#3 Bill Gates

Bill Gates has been the wealthiest person on the planet for 18 out of the last 24 years, according to Forbes. The Microsoft co-founder’s net worth is now $89.3 billion, up from $81.7 billion in 2017.

Gates has been philanthropic throughout his career, and his work with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has made him one of the world’s most well-known philanthropists. The Gates Foundation focuses on global health and development, education, and access to information technology.

In addition to his work with the Gates Foundation, Gates has also invested in a number of businesses through Cascade Investments, a holding company he controls. His investments include stakes in Canadian National Railway, tractor manufacturer Deere & Co., and hospitality company Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts.

#4 Warren Buffett

As the CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, Warren Buffett is one of the most successful investors in the world. With a net worth of $84 billion, he is the fourth wealthiest person on the planet.

Buffett is known for his value investing strategy, which involves buying stocks that are undervalued by the market and holding onto them for the long term. This has made him one of the most successful investors of all time.

In addition to his investment success, Buffett is also known for his philanthropy. He has pledged to give away 99% of his wealth to charitable causes over his lifetime.

#5 Larry Ellison

Larry Ellison is the founder of Oracle and one of the wealthiest individuals on the planet. He is worth an estimated $77.5 billion and is ranked fifth on the Forbes list of billionaires. Ellison has been a major contributor to technology and business innovation over the years and his company, Oracle, is one of the most successful software companies in the world. In addition to his business success, Ellison is also an accomplished yachtsman and pilot.

#6 Amancio Ortega

Amancio Ortega is a Spanish billionaire fashion executive and founder of the Inditex fashion group, best known for its chain of Zara clothing and accessory stores. He is currently the richest man in Europe and the second richest man in the world, with a net worth of $79.5 billion as of March 2018.

Ortega was born in 1936 in Busdongo de Arbás, León, Spain, to a family of modest means. He left school at age 14 to work as a shop assistant and later started his own business making women's lingerie. In 1975, he founded Inditex with his then-wife Rosalia Mera. The company grew rapidly, and by 2001 it had become the largest fashion retailer in Europe.

Ortega is a notoriously private person, shunning publicity and rarely giving interviews. He is married to Flora Pérez Marcote and has three children.

#7 Mark Zuckerberg

As of March 2021, Mark Zuckerberg is the seventh wealthiest individual in the world with a net worth of $100.7 billion. The majority of his wealth comes from his stake in Facebook, which he co-founded in 2004. He also owns a significant amount of real estate, including properties in California and Hawaii.

Zuckerberg has become one of the most influential people in the world thanks to his control of Facebook. With over 2.6 billion monthly active users, Facebook is easily the largest social media platform in existence. Zuckerberg has used this platform to grow his personal brand and make a positive impact on the world. In recent years, he has been focused on philanthropy and political advocacy, pledging to give away 99% of his Facebook shares over the course of his lifetime.

#8 Larry Page & Sergey Brin

Larry Page and Sergey Brin are the co-founders of Google. With a net worth of $50 billion each, they are currently the 8th wealthiest individuals in the world.

Page and Brin met while studying at Stanford University in 1995. They quickly became friends and began working on a variety of projects together, including an early search engine called BackRub. In 1998, they founded Google, which quickly rose to become the world’s most popular search engine.

Today, Google is a massive tech company with numerous products and services, ranging from online advertising to self-driving cars. Page and Brin continue to play major roles at Google, serving as its CEO and President, respectively.

#9 Carlos Slim Helu & Family

As the world's richest man, Carlos Slim Helu & Family's fortune is estimated at $87.1 billion. The family's wealth comes from their controlling stake in America Movil, Latin America's leading telecommunications company. In addition to his telecommunications empire, Slim also has significant investments in other industries including mining, retail, and real estate.

The Slim family is one of the richest persons in the world and families in Mexico and their wealth has only continued to grow in recent years. Despite being worth an estimated $87.1 billion, Carlos Slim is a relatively private person and does not often give interviews or make public appearances. However, he is known for his philanthropic work and has donated billions of dollars to various causes over the years.

#10 Elon Musk

Elon Reeve Musk FRS (/ˈiːlɒn/ EE-lon; born June 28, 1971) is a business magnate, industrial designer, and engineer. He is the founder, CEO, CTO, and chief designer of SpaceX; early investor, CEO, and product architect of Tesla, Inc.; founder of The Boring Company; co-founder of Neuralink; and co-founder and initial co-chairman of OpenAI. A centibillionaire, Musk is one of the richest people in the world.

Musk was born to a Canadian mother and South African father and raised in Pretoria, South Africa. He briefly attended the University of Pretoria before moving to Canada aged 17 to attend Queen's University. He transferred to the University of Pennsylvania two years later, where he received dual bachelor's degrees in economics and physics. He moved to California in 1995 to attend Stanford University but decided instead to pursue a business career, co-founding web software company Zip2 with his brother Kimbal. The start-up was acquired by Compaq for $307 million in 1999. Musk co-founded online bank X.com that same year, which merged with Confinity in 2000 to form the company PayPal and was subsequently bought by eBay in 2002 for $1.5 billion.

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