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Explore the incredible fortunes of the ten wealthiest men throughout history, ranging from ancient rulers to modern industrial giants. This list features notable figures like Caesar Basil II of Rome with $172.5 billion and John D. Rockefeller, the richest man in history at $329.9 billion. Discover how factors such as monarchy, inheritance, mining, and industrial innovation shaped their immense wealth. Join us on this fascinating journey through time to understand the legacies of these financial titans and their impact on society.
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Ten Wealthiest Men in History Ancient Times to 20th Century
#10 - Ceasar Basil II of Rome • $172.5 Billion USD • Source – Monarchy • Death - 67
#9 – Alain Le Roux • $178.7 Billion • Nation – Great Britain • Source – Monarchy • Death - 49
Marcus Licinius Crassus • $181.3 Billion • Nation – Rome • Source – Inheritance, Mining, Slave Trade, Real Estate • Death - 62
#7 – Henry Ford • $194.9 Billion • Nation – U.S. • Source – Ford Motor Company • Death - 87
#6 – Andrew W. Mellon • $195.7 Biliion • Nation • Source – Gulf Oil • Death - 82
#5 – Osam Ali Khan • $225.1 Biliion • Nation – India • Source – Monarchy • Death - 80
#4 – William Henry Vanderbilt • $240 Billion • Nation – U.S. • Source – Railway Companies • Death - 64
#3 – Tsar Nicholas II of Russia • $290.7 Billion • Nation – Russia • Source – Monarchy • Death – 50, by Bolshevik firing squad
#2 – Andrew Carnegie • $309.2 Billion • Nation – U.S. • Source – U.S. Steel • Death - 83
Carnegie’s Homes Skibo Castle, Scotland 5th Avenue, New York – 2 City Blocks!
#1 – John D. Rockefeller • $329.9 Billion • Nation – U.S. • Source – Standard Oil • Death - 97