Top 10 richest people in the world and their sources of wealth
Published on Mar 02, 2023 06:12 PM IST
- The top 10 richest people in the world remain largely unchanged despite the pandemic. These individuals have been able to maintain their immense wealth through their ownership of technology and retail companies, as well as their investments and philanthropic efforts.
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The world of wealth has drastically changed over the past year due to the pandemic, but the top 10 richest people in the world remain largely unchanged. Despite a turbulent economy, these individuals have managed to remain at the top of the list, amassing immense wealth. This article will take a look at the top 10 wealthiest individuals in the world and provide an overview of their backgrounds and sources of wealth. (File Photos)
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Jeff Bezos: Jeff Bezos is the founder and CEO of Amazon, the world's largest online retailer. He is currently the world's wealthiest person with a net worth of $184 billion. Bezos has been able to amass his wealth through his technology and e-commerce empire, as well as his investments in space travel and other technology companies. (AP)
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Bernard Arnault and Family: Bernard Arnault is the chairman and CEO of LVMH, a French luxury goods conglomerate. He is the second wealthiest person in the world with a net worth of $131 billion. Arnault has been able to amass his wealth through his ownership of luxury brands such as Louis Vuitton and Dior. (AFP File Photo)
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Bill Gates: Bill Gates is the co-founder of Microsoft, the world's largest software company. He is the third wealthiest person in the world with a net worth of $127 billion. Gates has been able to amass his wealth through his investments in Microsoft and other technology companies, as well as his philanthropic efforts. (REUTERS/ File Photo)
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Mark Zuckerberg: Mark Zuckerberg is the founder and CEO of Facebook, the world's largest social media platform. He is the fourth wealthiest person in the world with a net worth of $97 billion. Zuckerberg has been able to amass his wealth through his ownership of Facebook and other technology companies. (AP)
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Warren Buffett: Warren Buffett is the chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, a multinational conglomerate. He is the fifth wealthiest person in the world with a net worth of $90 billion. Buffett has been able to amass his wealth through his investments in various companies and his philanthropic efforts. (REUTERS)
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Larry Ellison: Larry Ellison is the founder and former CEO of Oracle, the world's largest enterprise software company. He is the sixth wealthiest person in the world with a net worth of $77 billion. Ellison has been able to amass his wealth through his ownership of Oracle and other technology companies. (AP)
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Larry Page: Larry Page is the co-founder of Google, the world's largest search engine. He is the seventh wealthiest person in the world with a net worth of $76 billion. Page has been able to amass his wealth through his ownership of Google and other technology companies. (REUTERS)
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Sergey Brin: Sergey Brin is the co-founder of Google, the world's largest search engine. He is the eighth wealthiest person in the world with a net worth of $71 billion. Brin has been able to amass his wealth through his ownership of Google and other technology companies. (AP Photo)
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Amancio Ortega: Amancio Ortega is the founder of Inditex, the world's largest clothing retailer. He is the ninth wealthiest person in the world with a net worth of $66 billion. Ortega has been able to amass his wealth through his ownership of Inditex and other retail companies. (Twitter/Bloomberg Wealth)
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