Who are the wives of the richest men in the world?
There is an undisputable cliché of the beautiful young blonde woman on the arm of a rich, elderly man.
Although this may be the case for some, a completely different version of wealthy men’s wives also exists. They are ladies who know how to keep life simple, while committing themselves to particular causes or organizations.
Here’s what the wives of some of the richest men on the planet look like.
Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan
Mark Zuckerberg’s net worth as of November 2016 was more than $50 billion uniquely due to being the founder of Facebook. He met his future wife when he was a student at Harvard. Priscilla was always a big supporter of his endeavors and believed in his success. They got married on May 19, 2012, in a modest ceremony at their home. Two and a half years later, Mark and Priscilla became parents to a baby girl
Warren Buffett and Astrid Menks
Warren Buffett is one of the world’s most famous investors. His fortune in November 2016 was estimated at more than $70 billion. He met Astrid in the 1970 when she worked as a waitress. The age difference between them is 16 years and hasn’t hindered their love for each other.
Bill and Melinda Gates
Bill Gates’s fortune in November 2016 was more than $80 billion. Bill met his future partner at the end of the 1980s at a conference organized by Microsoft. She was a company employee. They were married in 1994 and had three children together. They also founded the world’s largest charitable fund.
Larry Page and Lucinda Southworth
Larry Page is one of the founders of Google. His net worth last November was more than $30 billion. His partner is very private. She’s seven years younger than him and lives a very discrete life, always avoiding the public eye. All we know is that they got married just a few months after starting a relationship.
Jeff and MacKenzie Bezos
Jeff Bezos is the founder of Amazon, and his net worth is more than $60 billion. He met his future wife in 1992 where they both worked. MacKenzie later revealed in an interview with Vogue: "Our offices were right next to each other, and for days on end I could hear his wonderful laughter. How could I not fall in love?" They got married in 1993 and have four children.
Richard and Joan Branson
The fortune of the founder of Virgin Group is around $5 billion. Richard met his future spouse in an antiques store. At the time, she was married, but that didn’t prevent him from pursuing her for a year. Eventually, she left her husband for Richard, and they now have two children together.
Amancio Ortega and Flora Perez Marcote
He’s the owner of Inditex, and if that means nothing to you, maybe the names Zara, Massimo Dutti, Pull & Bear, Stradivarius, Bershka, Oysho, Uterque, and Lefties will mean something. He was worth more than $70 billion as of November 2016. Flora worked as Amancio’s secretary for a long time. In 2001, they got married.
Stefan and Carolyn Persson
Stefan Persson, President of the board of directors at H&M, has amassed a fortune of almost $20 billion. His wife, Carolyn, doesn’t care for social events. Stefan himself tries to avoid having his name appear in the news or tabloids. We know that the couple has three children, and they lead an ordinary life.
Bernard Arnault and Helene Mercier
He is the owner of the Dior, Givenchy, Selin, Lacroix, Kenzo, Guerlain, Sephora, Hennessy, Mo?t & Chandon, Dom Perignon, Pommery, Veuve Clicquot, and Krug fashion houses. So it shouldn’t surprise you that he had amassed a fortune of $30 billion by November 2016. He found a connection with his wife through music. Bernard loves classical compositions, and Hélène is a professional pianist. The couple got married in 1991, and they are the parents of three children together. Bernard also has two children from his first marriage.
Michael and Susan Dell
Michael’s current net worth is more than $20 billion. He met his wife on a blind date. Susan was a professional athlete who had taken part in an international triathlon. This attractive athlete, who could swim, cycle, and run at equally fast speeds, conquered Dell’s heart, and they now have four children.
Michael Bloomberg and Diana Taylor
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Michael Bloomberg is a politician, entrepreneur, and former mayor of New York. He has a fortune of more than $40 billion. He divorced his first wife and has been in a civil partnership with his new companion Diana since the year 2000. The couple has said on several occasions that they don’t see the point of getting married, preferring instead the status of an “official” couple.
David and Julia Koch
David Koch is the head of a corporation specializing in trade, investment, oil processing, chemical production, artificial fibers, and plastics. In 2016, his fortune was estimated at $40 billion. He married his wife 20 years ago, and the couple has three children. Julia rarely appears in public and dedicates most of her time to her family and the Koch’s charitable organization.
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