who is the present richest man in the world?

Bill Gates is now the second richest in the world

Warren Buffet is now the third richest man in the world……..

as of may 2007, Carlos Slim Helu (telecom) is now the third richest man in the world.

here is the list for the top ten along with their age, estimated billions and industry:

1. Bill Gates, Washington, 51, $56, Microsoft

2. Warren Buffett, Nebraska, 76, $52, Berkshire Hathaway

3. Carlos Slim Helu, Mexico, 67, $49, telecom

4. Ingvar Kamprad and family, Sweden, 80, $33, Ikea

5. Lakshmi Mittal, India, 56, $32, steel

6. Sheldon Adelson, Nevada, 73, $26.5, casinos, hotels

7. Bernard Arnault, France, 58, $26, LVMH

8. Amancio Ortega, Spain, 71, $24, Zara

9. Li Ka-shing, Hong Kong, 78, $23, diversified

10. David Thomson and family, Canada, 49, $22, inheritance

as of july 3rd 2007

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