The richest men in America today are almost household names. We all here about the all the time. Bill Gates, Donald Trump, Warren Buffet, and many other multi billionaires regularly.

But do you know who any of the historic millionaires are, the ones who laid the foundation for us today?

John D. Rockefeller-1839-1937
John D. is to this day, the richest man in history. He had amassed a fortune that, when converted into current dollars, was over $305 Billion dollars.

He main his millions and then billions of dollars in the oil business. With rather fierce competitive practices, his company Standard Oil had monopolized the industry.

Andrew Carnegie-1835-1919
Close behind Rockefeller in the hunt for wealth is Carnegie. He made his money with similar business practices as Rockefeller; however he was dominated the iron and steel business.

His wealth today would be worth over $280 Billion dollars. He, like Rockefeller, was a philanthropist, and gave generously to the less fortunate.

Henry Ford-1863-1947-
The name gives this old millionaires identity away. Henry Ford was the founder of Ford, and he completely revolutionized the car industry.

Henry Ford was not educated in the typical sense of the word, but he was however incredibly bright, especially when it came to his business. His fortune was $over 54 Billion.

Sam Walton-1918-1992
The founder of Wal-Mart stores is another of the richest men in history. He build a net worth of more that $58 Billion dollars.

At forty four years old he opened the first store on Arkansas. It was not long after that he was in the ranks of a millionaire, and then moved onto billionaire status.

And the fortune being made today have a chance to break some records. Bill Gate is worth over $121 Billion, and warren Buffet is has built a fortune of $46 Billion.




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