5 Richest People in the World

Nov 16th, 2009 by Samuel Augustin

This article will tell you more about the 5 richest people in the world.

5) Ingvar Kamprad

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Net worth: $22.0 billion

Born: Sweden, March 30, 1926

Residence: Switzerland

Owner of: IKEA



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Ingvar Kamprad is amongst the 5 richest people in he world and at present he holds the record for being the richest person in the whole of Europe. He is the owner of the home furnishing retail company which produces many products in the international level. He is 83 years old and amongst the oldest of the richest people in the world.

4) Lawrence Ellison

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Net worth: $22.5 billion

Born:USA,  August 17, 1944

Residence: USA

Owner of: Oracle

Lawrence Ellison is the owner of a company named Oracle which is primarily a software production company, particularly data base management systems. At present Ellison is the third richest man in the whole of US. He is 64 years old

3) Carlos Slim Helú

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Net worth: $35.0 billion

Born: Mexico,  January 28, 1940

Residence: Mexico

Owner of: Telmex and América Móvil

He is an engineer and a businessman. His major hold is on the telecommunication industry. He has a very large influence on the telecommunication industries of Latin America and Mexico. His three sons help him in taking care of his widespread business.

2) Warren Buffet

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Net worth: $37.0 billion

Born: USA,  August 30, 1930

Residence:USA

Owner of: Berkshire Hathaway

Warren Buffet was the richest person in the world until last year but this year he had a few loses and hence he  came one position down and became the second richest person in the world for the year 2009. The net worth for him was around $62 billion in the year 2008 but he donated over $34 billion and hence his net worth dropped from $62 billion to $37 billion

No.1) Bill Gates


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Net worth: $40.0 billion

Born: USA,  October 28, 1955

Residence:USA

Owner of: Microsoft

Bill Gates has been constantly the richest man in the world for many years now even though at some times he came at the second or the third position. He is the chairman of the software production company Microsoft which is a very popular company. he has been the author of several books.

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SharifaMcFarlane, over a year ago
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The man who owns IKEA also has a reputuation of rbeing very frugal. He says he is conscious of the fact that the people who buy his products cannot afford to live extravavgantly, so he avoids a lavish lifestyle as well.

Diamond Channing, over a year ago
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Excellent article - neat information - A+!!!

TammyFrost, over a year ago
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Wonderful information….thanks for sharing!

janiek13, over a year ago
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I want to be Bill in my next life.

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