Richard Branson, 70, $5 Billion
It probably never crossed Sir Richard Brandon’s mind that he would become one of the richest men in history. Born to a middle-class family in England, he dropped out of school at the young age of sixteen years after struggling with academics.
By the age of 20, Richard started a record retailer, Virgin Group, which later developed into a multinational empire that controls several other companies in different fields. This business magnate now has five magnificent homes and two private Caribbean islands to his name. Given Richard’s background, his achievements are truly inspiring and astonishing.
