This year, the Forbes list includes 2043 of the wealthiest in the world. It includes tycoons, whose fortune is more than 1 billion US dollars. The names of the largest billionaires are known to most of the inhabitants of the planet. Many of them have become popular not only because of their impressive financial capital, but also because of active charitable activities. The richest people in the 2017 Forbes world, the list of which is presented below, includes a dozen tycoons whose fortune exceeds $ 30 billion.
10. Bernard Arnault | Fortune 34 billion dollars
Bernard Arnault one of the wealthiest people in the world according to Forbes for 2017. The French billionaire is the owner of a fortune that equates to the mark of 34 billion US dollars. Tycoon owns a controlling stake in LVMH, which manufactures the most luxurious items known under such brands as Louis Viton, Givenchy, Guerlain, Chaumet and others. The company was created back in 1987 with the merger of Moët Hennessy and Louis Vuitton, resulting in the LVMH group rightfully became a leader in its sector. Bernard Arnault is the commander of the Legion of Honor.
9. Michael Bloomberg | Fortune 48.1 billion dollars
Michael Bloomberg a fairly wealthy person holding far from modest positions in the list of the rich. Its capital for 2017 amounted to $ 48.1 billion. He is the creator and owner of the Bloomberg news agency. This company is a leading provider of financial news worldwide. The billionaire became the owner of the Knightly Order of the British Empire and received the title of Honorary Knight Commander.
8. David and Charles Koch | Fortune 48.3 billion dollars
David and Charles Koch- the most wealthy brothers in the world whose capital, if divided equally, amounts to 48.3 billion US national currency. They own equal shares of Koch Industies Corporation, which brings them the main profit. The subsidiaries are Flint Hill Resources, Koch AG & Energy Solutions, Koch chemical Technology, Koch Minerals and INVISTA. It is known that the richest relatives are not averse to contributing to charity.
7. Larry Allison | Fortune 52.2 billion dollars
Larry allison is the world's largest financial tycoon, whose income is far from being modest. Its capital is estimated at 52.2 billion US dollars. Billionaire is a co-founder of Oracle Corporation, which is considered the second largest software manufacturer after Microsoft. Ellison is also a shareholder in NetSuite, a mid-sized application access service provider. The tycoon has maintained a strong position in the top ten richest people in the world for more than a dozen years.
6. Carlos Slim Elu | Fortune 54 billion dollars
Carlos Slim Elu - the richest Mexican in history, who in 2017 took the sixth position in the Forbes list of the wealthiest people in the world. The financial condition of the entrepreneur is estimated at 54 billion US dollars. Billionaire owns the largest holding company Grupo Carso S.A.B. de C.V., which controls many Mexican companies. The Tycoon is the largest philanthropist in the world. He is involved in financing medical, cultural, and educational projects. With the assistance of the tycoon, a museum of art in Mexico City called “Soumaya” was opened several years ago.
5. Mark Zuckerberg | Fortune 56 billion dollars
Mark Zuckerberg located in the middle of the list of the wealthiest for 2017. The founder of the social network Facebook is the owner of a capital of 56 billion US dollars. This is the youngest billionaire in history who currently owns about 24 percent of the shares of the network that he created. Zuckerberg launched the construction of a 280-hectare family estate on the coast of Kauai. The purchase of land cost the entrepreneur $ 100 million. The billionaire and his wife are currently actively involved in charity work.
4. Amancio Ortega | The state of 71.3 billion dollars
Amancio Ortega- The largest Spanish entrepreneur, who, according to Forbes, is fourth in the list of wealthiest people. In 2017, the state of the billionaire amounted to 71.3 billion US dollars. He is the founder and former president of the largest Inditex clothing store chains. This company has at its disposal over 6,500 stores located in 90 countries. Ortega is also a real estate investor in cities such as London, Florida and Madrid. The billionaire also invests in the gas industry, banks and tourism. In addition, he owns a share in the football league.
3. Jeff Bezos | The state of 72.8 billion dollars
Jeff Bezos is a financial tycoon worthy of the three leaders. According to Forbes, the businessman’s capital is estimated at 72.8 billion US dollars. The creator of the Amazon online store is also the owner of the private aerospace company Blue Origin. The entrepreneur also owns the Washington Post Publishing House. The largest online store was founded in 1994, the initial investment for the development of which amounted to about three hundred thousand US dollars. It was the Internet business that made up the lion's share of Bezos’s capital.
2. Warren Buffett | Fortune 75.6 billion dollars
Warren Buffett As Forbes notes, he is the most wealthy among the largest financial tycoons. The entrepreneur is the owner of a fortune estimated at 75.6 billion US dollars. Buffett is also considered the largest benefactor in history. In 2010, the billionaire transferred about $ 37 billion to five charitable foundations, which amounted to approximately fifty percent of his entire fortune. Despite all his enormous fortune, Buffett is not a fan of luxurious things and eats on fast food chains, one of which he acquired for himself.
1. Bill Gates | Fortune 86 billion dollars
Bill Gates - The richest man in the world, whose capital is today as much as $ 86 billion. Almost half a century ago, the billionaire created together with Paul Allen created the software — the Microsovt corporation, which became the largest in the world. Gates owns about 3 percent of his company, which is about 13% of his current wealth. The rich man invests in the development of other areas that bring impressive profits to their co-owner.