15 Wealthiest Families in the World vs. First Generation Ultra Billionaires

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8. Bernard Arnault family- Net worth: $72 Billion

French National Bernard Arnault is also a first-generation billionaire with a net worth of about $72 billion. The billionaire accrues most of his wealth from investments in some of the biggest brands such as Louis Vuitton, Hennessey, Bulgari, and Dior.

An engineer by profession, Arnault knack for investment became apparent while working for his father whereby he converted an engineering company into a real estate company. He, later on, acquired Financiere Agache. Strategic investments have seen him rise to become the richest man in Europe.

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