Family values. What is the secret of success of the richest clans

The world's richest clans collectively own two trillion dollars. Elle brings to your attention the ten most influential business families.

Pritzkers, $29 billion

The Pritzker family closes the more than honorable list with $29 billion. Now the clan has only one asset - the Hyatt hotel chain, but it seems that this is quite enough for them.

Royal Family of Thailand, $30 billion

King Rama IX of Thailand (real name Bhumibol Adulyadej) rules not only the country, but also his own clan. The family's fortune is $30 billion. The Lord of Lives and the Owner of twenty-four Golden Umbrellas, sitting on the throne of the Golden Lotus of the country of White Elephants, is the full title of Rama - a great original and creative person: composes symphonies that are performed by the Royal Orchestra in the best halls of the country and abroad, writes jazz plays, plays the saxophone excellently. Rama is a gifted artist whose paintings sell well around the world, and a yacht racing enthusiast who designs his yachts himself. Rama, among other things, actively spends his fortune on the development of agriculture in Thailand and on investments in the development of new technologies.

Coke, $32 billion

It all started in late XIX century with the purchase of the Dayton Evening News by one of the fathers of the family. Over the course of more than a century, the Coxes have acquired a network of auto dealers, cable TV, and also - this seems to be an inherited passion - a media asset that includes press and radio stations. Formally, the elder of the dynasty is James Kennedy: he, as can be seen from his last name, is a relative of another significant clan, and more specifically, the nephew of President John Kennedy. James has already served his time and now the empire is led by his daughter Anne Cox Chambers.

Hurst, $35 billion

One of the brightest and richest dynasties, not only in dollars, but also in talents and adventures, began with William Randolph Hearst. He was a true celebrity of his time, the father of the tabloid genre; precisely from him, the media magnate and richest man of his time, Orson Welles “copied” the image of the main character in “Citizen Kane.” Mark Twain and Jack London worked for his newspapers, he was friends with Hitler and hated Stalin, he broke all kinds of rules and built an incredible castle, one of the most amazing in its luxury in the States. Hirst kept Monet's canvases in the closet with his linen, because there was nowhere to hang them. His son became a serious journalist, his granddaughter, Patricia, is it-girl No. 1.

Johnsons, $39 billion

A century and a half ago, the Johnsons began making parquet, and then a product to care for it. The cleaning fluids and powders eventually became a family business for the Johnsons and have fed them all these years. However, the clan is no stranger to beauty: it is for this reason that their line of assets includes Ziploc, a brand of bags. The Johnsons are one of richest families 2016.

Cargill and Macmillan, $43 billion

Everything here is harsh and clear. Cargills are engaged agriculture- food products, raw materials and everything else. The MacMillans are a branch of the Cargills that began with the son-in-law of the head of the dynasty, William Cargill. His daughter's husband, John MacMillan, proved himself so well that the patriarch deigned to add his surname to his own in the family business. The clan is still true to itself - its representatives live on a ranch in Montana, do not go out into the world, do not welcome rumors about themselves and do not appear in the gossip columns.

Mars, $60 billion

This surname is definitely on everyone's lips. The transformation of a modest confectionery business into a delicious empire in every sense began in the late 20s of the 20th century, after the Marses received a patent for a nougat recipe. It formed the basis of those same bars, be it Milky Way or Snickers, or, of course, Mars. Another super hit of the family business is M&M`s. Mars' assets also include dog and cat food Pedigree and Whiskas.

Koch, $80 billion

The Koch brothers, Charles and David, are the main scandalists and opponents of the current government and the government in general. Their money is everywhere, from pipe production and oil industry to toilet paper and shares in the same Mars. The media casts a shadow over the secret organization run by the brothers. Although they are enemies of the Democrats, the Kochs at the same time support LGBT people and advocate a peaceful foreign policy. How all this fits in with one another is a mystery.

Waltons, $152 billion

Unlike our neighbors hot ten The Waltons entered the business relatively recently - just over half a century ago. However, the idea of ​​turning the stores into a chain where you can buy everything from twine to televisions turned out to be pure gold. The Waltons are the owners of Wal-Mart, the number one retailer in the world.

Saud family, $1.4 trillion

Here it is, the richest dynasty in the world. Everything is clear here. Middle East, oil industry, money, money, money again. But. Bathing in luxury, family members do not forget about real life. Last year, one of the Saud, Prince Al-Waleed bin Talal bin Abdul Aziz, decided to dispose of his personal fortune. The prince has $32 billion in his account. The monarch donated all these incredible funds to charitable needs.

No matter what fiery speeches politicians make, they often have no influence on the state of the economy in the country. The richest families in the world have the opportunity to control the sphere of finance and set the pace of development of a particular state. Each generation of the richest clans in the world tried to increase the wealth acquired by their ancestors, thanks to which they now manage billions of dollars.

The Rothschild dynasty has been leading the list of the richest families in the world for many years. The creator of the empire of this clan is Mayer Amschmel Rothschild. From the age of 12, he began to comprehend the intricacies of financial management at the Oppenheimer Bank, where his father sent him for training. After graduating, Mayer first worked in his father’s shop, then worked in antiques, and soon opened his own bank. He successfully managed a financial institution and managed to increase capital in the most difficult times.

All the descendants of Mayer Rothschild inherited a passion for finance. Moreover, in order not to disperse the acquired capital and keep information about finances secret, intra-family marriages were created in the clan. The Rothschilds have never been involved in divorce scandals. All members of the clan have been trying to avoid appearing in the press for 3 centuries. Even when doing charity, they prefer to remain anonymous.

Today the Rothschild family has a capital amounting to more than $2 trillion. This amount is approximate. The clan owns a huge amount financial companies, the cost of which is not always possible to determine.

The Al Saud family is recognized as the second richest dynasty in the world. Members of the clan have ruled Saudi Arabia since 1700. In 1962, the dynasty left politics and went into the oil business, which brought it fabulous income. Today the Al Saud clan is the richest in the country. The dynasty has about 1.4 trillion at its disposal. dollars. It is headed by Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, who has also been king since 2015 Saudi Arabia and serves as Prime Minister.

The Walton dynasty today owns about 11 thousand supermarkets located in 27 countries. It is thanks to trade that the family owns the third largest capital. The clan's fortune is about 152 billion dollars. The founder of the dynasty is considered to be Sam Walton, who opened his first large store at the age of 27. This was preceded by hard work. To accumulate the capital necessary for development, Sam has been engaged in trade since childhood. Today his business is continued by 3 family members.

The fourth richest family is the Koch dynasty. The clan's expansion began in 1940 when Fred Koch formed Koch Industries. It is the second largest oil refining company. Fred's sons also showed excellent ability in business. They significantly expanded the company and developed new areas of activity:

• trade;
• production of chemicals and fertilizers;
• finance;
• production of household items.

Thanks to hard work, the Koch family today has a capital of $89 billion.

The Mars clan managed to prove to the whole world that even with candy you can make a decent fortune. This family owns confectionery factories that produce world-famous chocolate bars and other sweets. The Mars company was founded back in 1920. The idea to create chocolate that doesn’t melt in your hands helped her earn huge profits. Thanks to her, the Mars family was recognized as the richest dynasty in the world in 1980. Today the clan's fortune is $80 billion.

The sixth position in the ranking of the richest families in the world goes to the Mexican Slim clan. The head of the dynasty, Carlos Slim, has long been considered the unofficial king of the country. It has its own stock exchange, mobile communications company, and holding centers. Members of his family head non-profit foundations involved in the arts, education and health care. At present, the dynasty owns capital exceeding $77 billion.

Seventh place in the list of the richest dynasties in the world goes to the Cagill-MacMillan family, which has a capital of $45 billion at its disposal. It owns 88% of the shares of the world's largest company, Cargill, which is engaged in the agricultural and food industries. IN last years The organization began to develop trade and financial spheres. The clan's fortune in 2016 was $45 billion.

The French Bettencourt dynasty owns a huge fortune. The family owns the world-famous L’Oreal company, founded by Engen Schueller in 1909. Thanks to their thriving business, the Bettencourt clan owns $42.7 billion and ranks eighth in the ranking of the richest families in the world. Today, L'Oreal is run by Angie's daughter and his grandchildren.

The Arnault dynasty, whose capital is $37.7 billion, is also on the list of the richest families in the world. Members of this clan own several of the most famous French fashion houses and companies that produce luxury goods. Family-owned LVMH, founded in 1987, has expanded every year by systematically acquiring smaller businesses. It is a confident leader in the luxury goods market.

The American Cox dynasty has enormous capital and is ranked tenth on the list of the richest families in the world. Currently, the company belonging to this clan owns many printed publications, radio and TV channels. The family also owns organizations involved in the sale of vehicles. The founder of the Cox empire, which today has about $34.5 billion at its disposal, was James Middleton Cox. He started his business in 1989, founding the Dayton Daily News newspaper.

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Rothschild clan.

It's no secret that this family holds the title of the richest in the world. She has about 2 trillion dollars in her account. The amount is approximate, since all the Rothschilds are very secretive and do not like to be on the front pages of newspapers.

The founder of this dynasty was Mayer Amschmel Rothschild, who began studying financial “craft” at the age of 12 at Oppenheimer’s bank, after which he worked in his father’s antique store. Having saved money, the young man opened his own bank. Thanks to his abilities, Rothschild was able to become successful in financial sector and found a dynasty of some of the richest people in the world for 3 hundred years. His work was continued by his children and grandchildren, so as not to talk about financial condition family and not give away the secrets of their success, the Rothschilds began to marry within the family. It is worth noting that the press is not aware of a single case of divorce in this clan.

Al Saud family.

Since about 1700, this clan has led Saudi Arabia. In 1962, the heirs famous family left politics and became involved in the oil business, as a result of which the Al Saud family owns a fortune of an estimated $1.4 trillion. Today, the family is headed by Salman ibn Abdulaziz Al Saud, who is also the king of Saudi Arabia and the prime minister rolled into one.

Walton dynasty.

This family is the third richest in the world. They earned their $152 billion capital through trading. Now the Waltons are the owners of 111 thousand supermarkets in 27 countries. The founder of the dynasty was Sam Walton, who opened the first large retail outlet at the age of 27, and for this he saved money from childhood. Today, three of his heirs are involved in the family business.

Kokhov clan.

The history of this family's wealth dates back to 1940, when the founder of Koch Industries began to engage in oil refining. Until today, he has been able to accumulate a capital of 89 billion dollars. Now it is the second largest company in the world in terms of the number of raw materials processed in the oil business. The business of Fred Koch was continued by his sons and expanded the range of their activities in trade, finance and the chemical industry.

Mars.

Representatives of this family are included in the list of the richest clans in the world thanks to all the famous Mars candies. Chocolate that doesn't melt in your hands, which entered the market in 1920, brought them stunning success among consumers. In addition to the well-known candy bar, the Mars company produces a number of other confectionery products; it was their sale that made the Mars family the richest in the world in 1980. Today their fortune is equal to 80 billion dollars.

The Slim family.

The Slim family, headed by Carlos Slim, ranks sixth in the world among the richest people on the planet. The clan's assets are invested in a Mexican communications company, holding centers and a stock exchange. The Slims are involved in the arts, health care and other non-profit foundations. This family has a net worth of about $77 billion. By the way, Carlos Slim is considered the unofficial king of Mexico thanks to his days.

Cargill - MacMillans.

The Cargill-McMillan clan owns $45 billion. They are engaged in business in the field of agricultural and food industries. The family owns 88% of Cargill shares. Lately The company began to expand the range of its work and became closely involved in financial and trading activities.

Bettanku family.

This dynasty owns one of the largest French cosmetics companies, L’Oreal. Successful business founded by Engen Schueller in 1909. Since then, the corporation has developed and to date has brought Schuller's heirs $42.7 billion. Today the company is run by the daughter and grandchildren of the founder.

Arno Dynasty.

The Arnault family is the owner of several famous fashion houses and luxury goods manufacturing companies. Today their fortune is estimated at $37.7 billion. All this wealth was brought to Arnault by LVMH, which was founded in 1987. They have no equal in the luxury goods market; in other areas of activity they are rapidly developing, absorbing small companies.

Cox family.

This clan owns a network of print publications, television and radio companies throughout America. Their business was founded in 1989 and began with the Dayton Daily News. The founder of the thriving business was James Middleton Cox. Today, the Koks business is expanding its boundaries and has begun to sell vehicles. Their assets are estimated at $34.5 billion.

The richest families in the world also become the most powerful people of their time. Huge capital allows them to influence the development of states and peoples. For thousands of years this right has been in the hands royal dynasties. But with the advent of technological progress, they got a chance to get to the top simple people, whose foresight and determination allowed them to reach the heights of success.

The Rothschild dynasty has been a leader in the ratings of the wealthiest families in the world for many years. They earned their $2 trillion wealth by creating a financial empire.

The family is one of the most “closed” in the world. In order not to dilute capital for almost 300 years and maintain the secrecy of family finances, clan members agree to intra-family marriages, are never involved in scandals and generally try to avoid appearing in the media. They even do charity work anonymously.

The amount of their capital is very approximate, since the Rothschilds own such a huge number of financial corporations that it is simply impossible to estimate them accurately.

Morgan family

Today the Morgans control about 20% of US GDP. Their capital is estimated at $1.5 trillion. The clan owns hundreds of successful companies across America. Among them are such industrial giants as General Motors and General Electric.

The family's activities are not limited to electrical and automobile business. Their concerns produce engines for space rockets, nuclear reactors and tanks.

Al Saud family

Members royal family have ruled Saudi Arabia for over 300 years. In the middle of the last century, they went into the oil business, which brought fantastic income.

Today, the dynasty not only rules the state, but also owns a capital of $1.4 trillion. Last year, the family gave more than $30 billion to charity.

Walton family

The family earned its capital of $152 billion from the development of a huge chain of supermarkets. Today, the Wal-Mart chain has 11 thousand stores in the United States and 27 other countries around the world. Commercial network considered the No. 1 retailer in the world. You can buy almost everything there - from a barrel to a computer.

Sam Walton himself was a simple guy from a poor family of farmers. The Great Depression spurred the development of the entrepreneurial talent of the young man, who learned to make money literally out of thin air.

Koch family

Brothers Charles and David Koch often become involved in scandals in the United States. They are always in opposition to power. Businessmen are constantly criticized by the media and rumors are spread about their participation in a secret organization. The Kochs say they are against democracy while supporting LGBT people and are against US militant policies.

SAUD FAMILY, $1.4 TRILLION
Here it is, the richest dynasty in the world. Everything is clear here. Middle East, oil industry, money, money, money again. But. Bathing in luxury, family members do not forget about real life. Last year, one of the Saud, Prince al-Waleed bin Talal bin Abdulaziz, decided to dispose of his personal fortune. The prince has $32 billion in his account. The monarch donated all these incredible funds to charitable needs. Try to comprehend this.

THE WALTONS, $152 BILLION
Unlike their neighbors in our top ten, the Waltons entered the business relatively recently - a little more than half a century ago. However, the idea of ​​turning the stores into a chain where you can buy everything from twine to televisions turned out to be pure gold. The Waltons are the owners of Wal-Mart, the number one retailer in the world.
“I always told my parents that I was going to marry a man with energy and drive. It was important to me that he wanted to succeed. I found the one I was looking for. True, now I sometimes laugh that I overdid it a little,” Helen, the wife of the founder of the dynasty Sam Walton, later admitted.

KOCH, $80 BILLION
The Koch brothers, Charles and David, are the main scandalists and opponents of the current government and the government in general. Their money is everywhere, from pipe production and the oil industry to toilet paper and shares in the same Mars. The Kochs supported opponents of Barack Obama in the presidential election, they are easily called pigs by popular TV presenters, and the media throw shade at the secret organization run by the brothers. While the Kochs are enemies of the Democrats, they support LGBT people and advocate a peaceful foreign policy. How all this fits in with one another is a mystery.

MARS, $60 BILLION
This surname is definitely on everyone's lips. The transformation of a modest confectionery business into a delicious empire in every sense began in the late 20s of the 20th century, after the Marses received a patent for a nougat recipe. It formed the basis of those same bars, be it Milky Way or Snickers, or, of course, Mars. Another super hit of the family business is M&M's. Mars' assets also include Pedigree and Whiskas dog and cat food. One does not interfere with the other.

JOHNSONS, $39 BILLION
A century and a half ago, the Johnsons began making parquet, and then - a product for caring for it. The cleaning fluids and powders eventually became the Johnson family business and have fed (ahem) them all these years. However, the clan is no stranger to beauty: it is for this reason that their line of assets includes Ziploc, a brand of bags. The Johnsons are one of the richest families of 2016.

PRITZKERS, $29 BILLION
The Pritzker family closes the more than honorable list with $29 billion. Now the clan has only one asset - the Hyatt hotel chain, but it seems that this is quite enough for them. Three years ago, the Pritzkers caused a stir in the States after one of the family members, 62-year-old James, a professional military man and lieutenant colonel in the National Guard, announced his intention to change his sex. And for starters, he changed his name, turning himself into Jennifer.
“These changes reflect how Jennifer feels about her identity. She now identifies as a woman in both business and personal affairs,” the official release noted. Words were followed by deeds, and Jennifer outwardly also ceased to be James. Otherwise, everything remains the same: she is involved in Hyatt, actively supports transgender military personnel, donating decent amounts. Oh, well, maybe in Forbes list Among the 400 richest Americans, she is now listed among women.