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Wealthiest People in France (September 11, 2022)

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As of September 11, 2022, Barnard Arnault was the wealthiest man in France, with an estimated net worth of 158.6 billion U.S. dollars, followed by Francoise Bettencourt (No. 2, $69.8 billion), Rodolphe Saade (No. 3, $41.4 billion); and Francois Pinault (No. 4, $34.9 billion).

Gerard Wertheimer is the fifth-richest person in France, with a whopping $30.5 billion. Alain  Wertheimer ranked 6th with a personal wealth of $30.5 billion, followed by Emmanuel Besnier with $18.9 billion. Xavier Niel is placed 8th with a net worth of $8.1 billion. Carrie Perrodo   ($7.9 billion) occupied the 9th position among the top 10 wealthiest people in France.

FRANCE BILLIONAIRES LIST  2022

  1. Barnard arnault & family: $158.6 billion
  2. Francoise Bettencourt mayers & family: $69.8 billion
  3. Rodolphe Saade & family: $41.4 billion
  4. Francois Pinault & family: $34.9 billion
  5. Gerard  Wertheimer: $30.5 billion
  6. Alain  Wertheimer: $30.5 billion
  7. Emmanuel Besnier: $18.9 billion
  8. Xsvier Niel: $8.1 billion
  9. Carrie Perrodo & family: $7.9 billion
  10. Thierry Dassault: $7.4 billion
  11. Laurent Dassault: $7.4 billion
  12. Marie-Helene Habert-Dassault: $7.4 billion
  13. Vincent Bollore & family: $7.1 billion
  14. Nicolas Puech: $7.0 billion
  15. Jean-Michel Besnier: $6.6 billion
  16. Marie Besnier Beauvalot: $6.6 billion
  17. Alain Merieux & family: $6.1 billion
  18. Patrick Drahi: $5.5 billion
  19. Stephane Bancel: $4.7 billion
  20. Danielle Bellon & family: $3.7 billion
  21. Marc Ladreit de Lacharriere: $3.7 billion
  22. Martin & Olivier Bouygues: $3.6 billion
  23. Charles Edelstenne: $3.2 billion
  24. Mohed Altrad: $3.1 billion
  25. Gilles Martin: $3.1 billion

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