The 10 Richest People in History #8

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#8 – John Jacob Astor

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Astor’s net worth: US$110.1 billion (image source)

Johann Jakob Astor, the German-born American businessman and fur trader was the first multi-millionaire in the United States. He traded in furs, opium and real estate and amassed a fortune of US$20 million by the time of his death. When adjusted for inflation, his net worth in the first decade of the 21st century is around US$110.1 billion.