Top 11 Wealthiest Families In The World

2. Rothschild

Estimated wealth: $350-400 billion

Back in Germany, we have the Rothschild family, a family whose wealth goes back to the late 1500s. Nowadays, the family’s wealth comes from the numerous banks it controls all over Europe. Back in the 18th century, Mayer Amschel Rothschild established a banking business. His five sons established themselves in London, Paris, Frankfurt, Vienna, and Naples. Nowadays, there are five branches of the Rothschild family, who continue to control private banks all over the world.

Due to the fact that the Rothschild-controlled banks are private, it’s difficult to accurately assess just how wealthy the family is. Estimates start north of $350-400 billion, but there have been voices throwing $2 trillion around, as well. Nevertheless, the Rotschilds are among the wealthiest families in the world and among the most influential as well. There are dozens of conspiracy theories, from assassinations of presidents to control of the world’s money supply, all involving the Rotschild name.

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