4. Amancio Ortega – $71.3 Billion
While there are other billionaires that have acquired their fortune through family members, Amancio Ortega is a true rags to riches story in comparison. While working for a local shirt maker in Spain in the 1960s, Ortega began having dreams of creating his own designs. He later married Rosalia Mera and the two developed their own designs and made them within their own home. From selling clothes out of their home to the creation of the first Zara store, it’s actually pretty amazing that Amancio Ortega has been able to build up his net worth to the tune of around $71.3 billion. He is the founder of Inditex fashion group, which includes the Zara clothing line and stores, as well as a number of other brands and chains.
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