The 10 richest are ranked in this list of the 100 richest from last year Some places varied from the previous year , but in general the richest people in the world are men already old acquaintances. Jeff Bezos, Bill Gates and Warren Buffet stand out, followed by Bernard Arnault and Mark Zuckerberg.
Of the 10 richest people in the world, six of the men who appear in it are from the area of technology and are from the United States. The rest of the billionaire men are dedicated to luxury or mass consumer goods.
The 10 richest people in the world
If we think about the people who may be on this list we may be able to jump to conclusions. For example, contrary to popular belief, President Donald Trump's fortune is not enough to be in the top 10.
On the other hand, this year Jeff Bezos becomes the richest man in the world. No one in history had amassed such an amount of money as the one that the owner of Amazon amassed. Let's see this list of the richest people in the world headed by Jeff Bezos.
one. Jeff Bezos
As we have already advanced, Jeff Bezos is from this year the richest person in the world. Majority shareholder of Amazon, we could say that this 54-year-old man has taken over the world. Amazon has entered our lives never to leave them again.
Amazon's net worth is $52.4 billion, while Jeff Bezos' personal net worth is $112 billion. Last year he was in third position and this year he is also counted as the richest man in modern history.
2. Bill Gates
Bill Gates has been at the top of the list for decades. This billionaire ranks second and today devotes much of his time to altruistic work. He is a co-founder of Microsoft and the world's largest software maker
His net worth from him amounts to 90,000 million dollars. Until last year he was in first place, but he has seen himself ousted by Jeff Bezos. And that his capital grew, but the growth was not as spectacular as the fortune that Jeff Bezos amassed.
3. Warren Buffett
Warren Buffet has been one of the richest men on the planet for years. This 87-year-old man is president and shareholder of the investment group Berkshire Hathaway, and his net worth is estimated at $84 billion.
he He owns Geico, Clayton Homes, and Dairy Queen, and is an investor in Coca-Cola, Apple, and American Express. His penchant for philanthropic work has led him to declare that he will leave 99% of his estate to Bill Gates's Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
4. Bernard Arnault
Bernard Arnault and his family rank fourth on the listThey have risen a significant seven places since the previous year, and their current patrimony is estimated at 72,000 million dollars. His company, LVMH Moët Hennesy, is the world's largest manufacturer of luxury goods, with 70 renowned brands around the world such as Louis Vuitton, TAG Heuer watches and Dom Perignon champagne.
5. Mark Zuckerberg
The youngest on the list of the 10 richest people in the worldAt only 33 years old, his net worth in 2018 amounts to 71,000 million dollars. As we all know, he is the founder and CEO of Facebook, the company that owns the largest social network in the world.
This last year he had a decrease in his assets of 2,480 million dollars, due to some scandals and shady affairs in which he has been involved. However, the last quarter seems to stabilize and he remains within the top 5 places on the list
6. Amancio Ortega
In sixth place on the list we find a Spaniard from Galicia The owner of the Inditex group remains on the list at his 81 years old. His net worth is estimated at $70 million, with the world's largest apparel retailer.In addition, through the company Pontegadea, it has real estate investments in high-level offices and shops in several European cities.
7. Carlos Slim
Mexican businessman Carlos Slim presides over the largest cell phone operator in Latin America His assets are estimated at 67.1 billion dollars and It is also made up of his company América Móvil, which controls the telephone market, investments in construction, banking and mining. He has shares in The New York Times and Caixabank
8. Charles Koch
With $60 million in his account, Charles Kock is the eighth richest man in the world He is Chairman and CEO of Koch Industries, a conglomerate of companies with a presence in businesses such as oil refining and distribution, chemicals, intermediate products, fertilizers, livestock, finance and other industries.
9. David Koch
Like his brother Charles Kock, David has an estimated fortune of $60 million . He is in charge of supervising the chemical area of Koch Industries. This company is the second largest private company in the United States.
David Kock is also known for his philanthropic work. He donor to the Lincoln Center and Memorial-Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. He thus contributing to research and services for cancer patients
10. Larry Ellison
Co-founder of the Oracle firm, he serves as Chairman of the Board and Chief Technology Officer. His net worth was recorded at $58.5 million. Ellison also owns 28% of the Redwood City data company.
Larry Ellison is also a tennis lover and created the Indian Wells tournament in California. He owns sailing equipment and an island in Hawaii as part of his estate. This last year he had positive variations in his equity for 503 million dollars