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The Richest Americans
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The Richest Americans
While Bill Gates is the richest person in the world today, he doesn't hold a candle to Rockefeller or Vanderbilt in their heyday. Check out the richest Americans of all time.
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John D. Rockefeller
(1839-1937)
Industrialist and philanthropist who played an important role in the establishment of the oil industry.
Industry: Oil
Wealth at death: $1,400,000,000
Wealth/GDP: 1/65
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Cornelius Vanderbilt
(1794-1877)
American capitalist whose occupations ranged from railroad builder and executive to financier and promoter.
Industry: Shipping
Wealth at death: $105,000,000
Wealth/GDP: 1/87
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John Jacob Astor
(1763-1848)
Wealthy fur trader who established the American Fur Company.
Industry: Fur/Land
Wealth at death: $20,000,000
Wealth/GDP: 1/107
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Stephen Girard
(1750-1831)
Merchant, banker and philanthropist who opened his own bank.
Industry: Banking
Wealth at death: $7,500,000
Wealth/GDP: 1/150
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Bill Gates
(1955-present)
Chairman of leading software maker Microsoft.
Industry: Software
Wealth in 2006: $82,000,000,000
Wealth/GDP: 1/152
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