They had great power.
In all ages the world was ruled by men, and it means that the fairer sex was very rarely become very rich. But still there are exceptions.
The few women who have become the possessors of untold States, as a rule, inherited their wealth from fathers and husbands. And only in the modern world women can put together a lot of capital. Who is the biggest rich of all times and peoples? Read our selection!
Cleopatra
She is one of the most famous women in history. The lady not only Egypt, but also the hearts of outstanding men of his era, Cleopatra controlled the most profitable in the time sectors of the economy of Ancient Egypt: the cultivation of wheat, the manufacture of papyrus and cosmetics. This brought her annual income from 12 000 to 15 000 Egyptian talents. If translated into modern money, as Cleopatra can be assessed in 95800000000 $! We can say that his luxurious life and the numerous military campaigns of it financed from his own pocket.
Catherine II
It is called Catherine the great, and this can be attributed not only to her political activities, but also of her wealth. Translated into modern course, her fortune is estimated at $ 1.5 trillion. Catherine as the Queen was the largest pretty country Belle in Imperial Russia, it controlled approximately 5% of global GDP at the time. Despite the fact that, on ascending the throne, Catherine had intended to carry out liberal reforms in the country, by the end of his reign, she must have reconsidered his views. Probably, the passion for wealth has taken over?
Hatshepsut
Another ancient ruler, possessing untold wealth. She was the first female Pharaoh of Egypt, and she could hardly convince his subjects that the appearance of women on the throne is the will of the gods. Still: at stake were untold riches, because some gold mines would bring today, $ 2 billion. Besides gold, it was also the development of deposits of copper and precious stones.
Empress Wu
This Chinese Empress lived in the 7th century ad and came to power on the blood, ruthlessly destroying its competitors. And she began its ascent being the concubine of two emperors of the dynasty of Wu. Historians tell us that longed-for power she even killed her own daughter, which was a week old! And still – imprisoned Prince consort, and made his own sons to abdicate. To the lust for power mingled and greed: due to the trade in tea and chocolate Chinese Imperial dynasty made good money! The Empress Wu was in control 22, 7% of global GDP at the time.
Isabella Of Castile
In his 15th century Isabella of Castile was one of the richest monarchs in the world. Skillfully intriguing, she took control of all of Spain, with her crown of Castile had an annual income of 1.45 million ducats (gold, of course). The main sources of income of the Queen – the production of wool and textiles, rather big collection of tapestries and jewelry. Isabella of Castile was controlled by 1% of world GDP of his time.
Liliane Bettencourt
From the richest women of the past will move on to the largest rich women of today. One of these – Liliane Bettencourt. You know that name? But you probably are aware of the production of her business Empire. If you ever bought cosmetics Maybelline, know that you have contributed to the prosperity of the heiress of L’oreal! Her wealth in 2015 is estimated at 40700000000 $! And founded the company the father of Lillian in the distant 1907. Subsequently, the business Empire grew and became what it became now: the largest cosmetic company present. Who owns this smiling and positive woman.
Charlene de Carvalho-Heineken
Every time you uncork a bottle of Heineken beer, you bring the profits of a Dutch woman. It is considered the largest beer Mogul of our time, whose wealth reached $ 12.7 billion in 2016. By the way, the thing she had inherited from her father Freddy Heineken. Having no business education, owning only 25% of the shares of production, Charlene was able to prove to our partners that we are able not only to save his father’s capital, but also to increase it.
