If you have ever wondered who is on top of the list for the World's Top ten Richest Women then take a look at this compilation. Some of the entries may surprise you though. While most of the women on this list inherited their fortunes as opposed to building them, credit must be given to them for maintaining and expanding their riches. The list contains the name, net worth, the company which they own or work for, followed by the country they live in.
10. Anne Cox Chambers - Net Worth (In Billions) $10.0 Cox cable = US. Anne Cox Chambers is the primary owner of Cox Enterprises which is a privately held media empire. The vast empire includes Newspapers, television, cable television, radio and other businesses as well. She is 90 years old.
9. Jacqueline Mars - (In Billions) $11.0 Mars candy, US =Jacqueline Mars is the daughter of Forrest Edward Mars, the founder of the candy conglomerate Mars. She inherited the company in 1999 and is 70 years old.
8. Iris Fontobona & Family - (In Billions) $11.0 - Chile Copper - Iris Fontobona inherited her fortune from her Chilean billionaire husband Andronico luksic. Luksic was the richest person in Chile, ranked 132nd in the world and fourth in all of Latin America. Her age is unknown as there is very little information about her on the Web.
7. Susanne Klatten - Net Worth (In Billions) $11.1 - Germany o Altana Pharma AG - Ranked the 35th richest person in the world, Susanne Klatten is also the richest woman in Germany. After her father's death, she inherited a 50.1 % stake in the Altana company. She was also left a 12.5 % stake in BMW. She is 49.
6. Abigail Johnson - (In Billions) $11.5 Fidelity U.S. Abigail Johnson joined Fidelity, a company founded by her father when she was just 25 years old. She ranks in 48th place on the world's richest person's list. She is believed to be her father's chosen successor for the Fidelity Company. Abigail is 68 years old.
5.Savitri Jindal - Net Worth (In Billions) $12.2 - Steel & Power - India = Savitri Jindal is not only the richest woman in India, she also ranks 44th on the World's richest person lists. After the death of her husband in 2005 due to a helicopter crash, Jindal inherited the company and its billions. She is 60
4. Birgit Rausing - Net Worth (In Billions) $13.0 - Tetra Pak - Sweden - -Bridgit Rausing inherited her fortune back in 2000 after her husband died. She is 86
3. Liliane Bettencourt - (In Billions) $20 - L'Oreal - France - Liliane is the wealthiest woman in Europe which is not an easy feat. She inherited her fortune back in 1957 from her father Eugene Schuellerm, the founder of L'Oreal. She is 88 years old. In 2009 her daughter had to ask the French court to supervise her mother's wealth after she had given away about one Billion Euro as well as other gifts to different people.
2. Alice Walton -Net Worth (In Billions) $20.6 - Wal-Mart. - US - The Daughter of Sam Walton also inherited her fortune. She is 60 ears old
1. Christy Walton - Net Worth (In Billions) $22.5 - Walt-Mart - US - The Wife of John T. Walton inherited her fortune after the death of her husband back in 2005. John was one of the sons of Sam Walton, the Founder of Wal-Mart stores back in 1962. 50 years old.
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