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Wealthiest People in France (August 9, 2022)

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As of August 9, 2022, Barnard Arnault was the wealthiest man in France, with an estimated net worth of 169.1 billion U.S. dollars, followed by Francoise Bettencourt (No. 2, $73.4 billion), Rodolphe Saade (No. 3, $41.4 billion); and Francois Pinault (No. 4, $37.0 billion).

 Alain Wertheimer is the fifth-richest person in France, with a whopping $30.4 billion.    Gerard Wertheimer ranked 6th with a personal wealth of $30.4 billion, followed by Emmanuel Besnier with $21.1 billion. Xavier Niel is placed 8th with a net worth of $8.2 billion. Laurent  Dassault ($8.0 billion) occupied the 9th position among the top 10 wealthiest people in France.

  1. Barnard arnault & family: $169.1 billion
  2. Francoise Bettencourt mayers & family: $73.4 billion
  3. Rodolphe Saade & family: $41.4 billion
  4. Francois Pinault & family: $37.0 billion
  5. Alain Wertheimer: $30.4 billion
  6. Gerard Wertheimer: $30.4 billion
  7. Emmanuel Besnier: $21.1 billion
  8. Xsvier Niel: $8.2 billion 
  9. Thierry Dassault: $8.1 billion
  10. Laurent dassault: $8.1 billion
  11. Marie-Helene Habert-Dassault: $8.1 billion
  12. Marie Besnier Beauvalot: $7.4 billion
  13. Jean-Michel Besnier: $7.4 billion
  14. Nicolas Puech: $7.3 billion 
  15. Vincent Bollore & family: $7.3 billion
  16. Carrie Perrodo & family: $6.9 billion  
  17. Alain Merieux & family: $6.9 billion
  18. Patrick Drahi: $6.3 billion 
  19. Stephane Bancel: $6.0 billion
  20. Marc Ladreit de Lacharriere: $3.7 billion
  21. Martin & Olivier Bouygues: $3.7 billion
  22. Danielle Bellon & family: $3.7 billion
  23. Charles Edelstenne: $3.5 billion
  24. Gilles Martin: $3.4 billion
  25. Mohed Altrad $3.2 billion

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