As History written, we have known some of the big names known for his wealthy. In the 10 list below, we are going to talk about 10 richest men in recorded history.
Literally, this list should be listed higher than today 10 lists of richest people in the world.
10. Cornelius Vanderbilt $167.4 Billion
Vanderbilt family is still known today as one of the richest families in the world. Historically, that Vanderbilt family wealth originated from Cornelius Vanderbilt who was born in 27 May 1794.He was a successful Harlem Railroad maker from New York. After his death, William Henry Vanderbilt continued Cornelius Vanderbilt legacy and continued to next Vanderbilt and next until today
9. Alan Rufus $162.74 billion
Alan Rufus is a popular name in Britain since hundreds of years ago. He was a close friend of William nicknamed the “conqueror” in England. Alan Rufus fortune was a gift from his best buddy I already mentioned. In 1093, William awarded him 250,000 acres of soil that today spanning from Yorkshire to London. That is including huge acres of Lands in Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridge shire and Northampton shire.
8. Marcus Licinius Crassus $169.8 billion
Yes you are not wrong, he is a Roman. During his life instead of killing beast in Coliseum or conquering other countries, Crassus collected lots of Roman Silver coin known as Sestertii and lands. He gathered beyond 200,000,000 Sestertii during his life. His wealth is so large even his grand grandchildren today still drunk in it.
7. Andrew William Mellon $50,5 Billion in 1937
He is cited as one “financial prodigy” in American history and He is 3rd highest tax payer after John D Rockefeller and Henry Ford. By the age on 15th, he bossed a coal business and a lumber from his father and did not fail it. From 1929-1930, his wealth level reached $300 millions up to $400 millions.
6. Henry Ford $188.1 billion
Separated couple years we met well known American Henry Ford the first. Henry greatest achievement is Ford Motor Corp he built during his life in 1860-1947. Ford Motor Corp is still intact today and it keeps collects easy cash for his grand children of grand children.
5. Osman Ali Khan, Asaf Jah VII 210-250 billion today dollar asset
His father was a Hyderabad sultan in the first quarter 1900s. Osman Ali wealth attracted Time Magazine to feature him in their front page in 1960s.
4. William Henry Vanderbilt $ 231.6 billion
Continue Cornelius Vanderbilt legacy worth $194 million in 1877, William Henry Vanderbilt expand The commodore rail road company wing to Chicago, Burlington and Quincy. William first career was as a Bank clerk in New York banking house by the age of 19th, unlike his father who run a full business on under 16th.
3. Nicholas II
Nicholas II is the last tsar of Russia. He is called like an angel and devil too. He was responsible for numerous bloody tragedies that lead him nicknamed Bloody Nicholas. During his glory, in 1898, every Russian Silver Coin had his face. Nicholas II last breath was tragedy because no one even his $900,000,000 could safe him. In the end of his life, night 16-17 July 1918, Bolsheviks murdered him and his entire families include maidservant, family cook, and doctor. According to wiki, his net worth is equal to $300 billion in 2012 that made him in the last of top 5 richest men in recorded history.
2. Andrew Carnegie
It is high likely every old American knows Andrew Carnegie. A famous philanthropist and the legendary steel US steel corporation, Andrew Carnegie, started his work as a bobbin boy at the age of 13 with salary $1,2 per week. In his young age, he is a passionate self learner or library worm and it led him to the top of his career later. According to Forbes wealthiest historical figures February 2008, Carnegie richness was $298.3 billion
1. John D. Rockefeller
John D. Rockefeller is cited as richest man on earth several decades already. Out of countless controversies and prides, he was a boss of Standard Oil and Exxon Mobil combined plus not to mention uncounted franchises with different brands.
He died in May 23th 1937 leaving equal to $663.4 billion today’s dollar according to Forbes Wealthiest historical figures.
Last, the list of top 10 richest men in recorded history above not included the Pharaohs, Arabian Sultans, or African kings that lived before 1000 BC.
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Literally, this list should be listed higher than today 10 lists of richest people in the world.
10. Cornelius Vanderbilt $167.4 Billion
9. Alan Rufus $162.74 billion
Alan Rufus is a popular name in Britain since hundreds of years ago. He was a close friend of William nicknamed the “conqueror” in England. Alan Rufus fortune was a gift from his best buddy I already mentioned. In 1093, William awarded him 250,000 acres of soil that today spanning from Yorkshire to London. That is including huge acres of Lands in Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridge shire and Northampton shire.
8. Marcus Licinius Crassus $169.8 billion
7. Andrew William Mellon $50,5 Billion in 1937
6. Henry Ford $188.1 billion
5. Osman Ali Khan, Asaf Jah VII 210-250 billion today dollar asset
4. William Henry Vanderbilt $ 231.6 billion
3. Nicholas II
Nicholas II is the last tsar of Russia. He is called like an angel and devil too. He was responsible for numerous bloody tragedies that lead him nicknamed Bloody Nicholas. During his glory, in 1898, every Russian Silver Coin had his face. Nicholas II last breath was tragedy because no one even his $900,000,000 could safe him. In the end of his life, night 16-17 July 1918, Bolsheviks murdered him and his entire families include maidservant, family cook, and doctor. According to wiki, his net worth is equal to $300 billion in 2012 that made him in the last of top 5 richest men in recorded history.
2. Andrew Carnegie
1. John D. Rockefeller
He died in May 23th 1937 leaving equal to $663.4 billion today’s dollar according to Forbes Wealthiest historical figures.
Last, the list of top 10 richest men in recorded history above not included the Pharaohs, Arabian Sultans, or African kings that lived before 1000 BC.
