Billionaires who inherited their wealth – Forbes
Posted by staff / March 6, 2013 Elaine MarshallForbes Forbes
Forbes produces a list of the world’s billionaires and doesn’t always note the source of their money. There are over 1400 in this class of wealth at the moment.
From our inane facts file, here are three who inherited their wealth along with a “fun fact” provided by Forbes. Please note that the “fun fact” concerning a kidnapping is their notation and not mine.
1. Lily Safra
Forbes ranking: #1175
Net Worth: $1.2 billion
Age: 75
Country: Monaco
Charitable giving: Safra made headlines in 2012 when she auctioned off a 70-piece collection of jewelry to benefit nearly three dozen charities. The lot sold for an astounding $38 million.
2. Elaine Marshall & Family
Forbes ranking: #145
Net Worth: $8 billion
Age: 70
Country: U.S.
Fun fact: She’s the daughter-in-law of Anna Nicole Smith, who was married to Elaine’s late father.
3. Jorn Rausing
Forbes ranking: #233
Net Worth: $5.2 billion
Age: 53
Country: Sweden
Fun fact: A plan to kidnap Jorn by pro-Palestinian terrorists was thwarted in 1989.
[Aside: “Fun” fact?]
For more, and the complete list see: Business Insider.
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