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August 13, 2015 at 08:09 AM
The world’s 10 richest couples have an aggregate net worth of some $510 billion, according to Wealth-X, a provider of wealth data.
The couples are based on three continents, and range in age from their early 30s to mid-80s.
Four couples on the Wealth-X list came by their wealth through inheritance, while the rest are self-made, building their fortunes through technology, investing, real estate and retail.
Last year, Wealth-X reported that ultra-high-net-worth individuals accounted for 0.004% of the global adult population, but control nearly 12.8% of the world’s total wealth.
Following are Wealth-X’s list of the world’s 10 wealthiest couples.
10. James and Lynne Walton
Combined net worth: $36.2 billion
Country: U.S.
Wealth source: Inheritance
9. Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan
Combined net worth: $38.5 billion
Country: U.S.
Wealth source: Self-made
8. Bernard Arnault and Helene Mercier
Combined net worth: $38.7 billion
Country: France
Wealth source: Inheritance
7. Jeff and Mackenzie Bezos
Combined net worth: $39.8 billion
Country: U.S.
Wealth source: Self-made
6. Wang Jianlin and Lin Ning
Combined net worth: $40.7 billion
Country: China
Wealth source: Self-made
