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They’re the world’s top 25 billionaires: the moguls and magnates who are not merely wealthy, but also dramatically reshaping the way people live, work or think. Read our interactive ranking and have your say on who should be the top billionaire.
Stressed for success
The superbosses of the business world have all the wealth that money can buy. So why don’t they spread a little happiness?
Poll: Who do you think is the world’s top billionaire?
Burning ambition
So what qualities does a would-be mogul require?
Keep it in the family
If you want your children to hang on to your cash, you’re going to need some help
Lenin wouldn’t like it
14 years after the Soviet break-up, super-rich Russians aren’t so new any more
For richer, not poorer
Looking for a wealthy husband? We’ve done all the research for you...
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Because they’re worth it
They’re the world’s top 25 billionaires: the moguls and magnates who are not merely wealthy, but also dramatically reshaping the way people live, work or think.
Ranking
The FT Top 25 Billionaires: 1-9
Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, Pierre Omidyar, Sergey Brin and Larry Page, Rupert Murdoch, Michael Bloomberg, Sivio Berlusconi, George Soros and Carlos Slim Helu.
Ranking
The FT Top 25 Billionaires: 10-18
Azim Premji, Lakshmi Mittal, Warren Buffett, Richard Mellon Scaife, Thaksin Shinawatra, Gordon Moore, Roman Abramovich, Ted Turner and Bernard Arnault.
Ranking
The FT Top Billionaires: 19-25
John de Mol, Larry Ellison, Michael Dell, Ingvar Kamprad, Lee Kun-hee, Hasso Plattner and Li Ka-shing.
