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The second-richest person in terms of wealth compared to contemporary GDP is a subject of dispute. While most sources attribute this status to Andrew Carnegie, others argue that it could be Bill Gates, Cornelius Vanderbilt I, John Jacob Astor IV, or Henry Ford. Determining the lower ranks is an even more contentious debate.
There are a number of different lists compiled by various publications around the world attempt to determine the number of billionaires by world's major cities. The best-known estimate is by Forbes .
Carnegie urged other wealthy people to contribute to society in the form of parks, works of art, libraries and other endeavors that improve the community and contribute to the "lasting good". [126] Carnegie also held a strong opinion against inherited wealth.
The U.S. billionaire population increased by 10% to 1,050 people. New York City remains the apple of billionaires’ eyes, with the most global billionaires. Top 15 cities for billionaires . 1 ...
Current wealth: $323.3 billion. Elon Musk hasn’t yet occupied Mars, but the Tesla founder does occupy the No. 1 spot on the Forbes list of the world’s richest people. In the wake of President ...
There are few people in the Western World today who aren't aware of the billionaires Buffett, Gates and Musk, but back in the day, the same could be said... Top 10 Richest Americans in History ...
This is a list of countries by their number of billionaire residents, based on annual assessments of the net worth in United States Dollars of wealthy individuals worldwide. Forbes Further information: The World's Billionaires
It is based on an annual assessment of wealth and assets by Forbes and by data from the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. The Forbes 400 Richest Americans list has been published annually since 1982. The combined net worth of the 2020 class of the 400 richest Americans was $3.2 trillion, up from $2.7 trillion in 2017. [1]