30 Richest Women

Here are the richest women in the world.

How did they manage to become rich, richer, and the richest?

Some of them made their wealth through marriage or inheritance.

Others made it through their own business ventures.

Where does their wealth come from exactly?

Here’s the list of the richest women along with their sources of wealth:

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Top 30 richest women in the world according to the Forbes list

1. Françoise Bettencourt Meyers & family (France) — L’Oréal
   Françoise Bettencourt Meyers is the heiress to the L’Oréal cosmetics fortune. L’Oréal, founded by her grandfather, is the world’s largest cosmetics and beauty company. Françoise has been actively involved in the company’s management and has played a significant role in philanthropic endeavors related to art, culture, and heritage.
2. Julia Koch & family (United States) — Koch Industries
   Julia Koch inherited a stake in Koch Industries, one of the largest privately-owned companies in the United States. She is the widow of David Koch, who was known for his philanthropic activities and political influence.
3. Alice Walton (United States) — Walmart
   Alice Walton is the daughter of Walmart founder Sam Walton. She is an heiress to the…