A Complete List of the Richest People Throughout History

King Solomon of Israel

Though the only source of information for this man is in the Bible, it’s said he ruled from 970 to 931 BC. During this time, he reportedly earned 25 tons of gold every year for 39 years, which would make him worth $2.2 trillion today.

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