The Forbes 400: America's Richest

The annual Forbes 400 list of the richest Americans was announced and the biggest gainer on the the list was Mark Zuckerberg, founder of Facebook, whose wealth more than tripled to $6.9 billion, putting him in 35th place. Bill Gates was ranked the richest person in the United States.

  • The annual Forbes 400 list of the richest Americans was announced and the biggest gainer on the the list was Mark Zuckerberg, founder of Facebook, whose wealth more than tripled to $6.9 billion, putting him in 35th place.<br><br>Bill Gates was ranked the richest person in the United States, with $9 billion more than Warren E. Buffett.
    The annual Forbes 400 list of the richest Americans was announced and the biggest gainer on the the list was Mark Zuckerberg, founder of Facebook, whose wealth more than tripled to $6.9 billion, putting him in 35th place.

    Bill Gates was ranked the richest person in the United States, with $9 billion more than Warren E. Buffett.
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  • Gates, the co-founder of Microsoft, topped the Forbes list with $54 billion, an increase of $4 billion from last year. (AFP Photo)
    Gates, the co-founder of Microsoft, topped the Forbes list with $54 billion, an increase of $4 billion from last year. (AFP Photo)
  • Warren Buffett, the legendary investor who runs Berkshire Hathaway, easily held on to the No. 2 spot on the Forbes list with $45 billion. Comapred to Bill Gates, he proved better at amassing wealth, gaining $5 billion over last year as the financial crisis ebbed. (AFP Photo)
    Warren Buffett, the legendary investor who runs Berkshire Hathaway, easily held on to the No. 2 spot on the Forbes list with $45 billion. Comapred to Bill Gates, he proved better at amassing wealth, gaining $5 billion over last year as the financial crisis ebbed. (AFP Photo)
  • Lawrence J. Ellison of Oracle stayed even at No. 3 with $27 billion. (AFP Photo)
    Lawrence J. Ellison of Oracle stayed even at No. 3 with $27 billion. (AFP Photo)
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  • Four Walton family members ? Christy, Jim C., Alice and S. Robson ? heirs to the Wal-Mart fortune, who had wealth ranging from $19.7 billion to $24 billion and gains ranging from $500 million to $2.5 billion also featured in the top 10.
    Four Walton family members — Christy, Jim C., Alice and S. Robson — heirs to the Wal-Mart fortune, who had wealth ranging from $19.7 billion to $24 billion and gains ranging from $500 million to $2.5 billion also featured in the top 10.
  • The two Koch brothers, Charles and David, shared fifth place with $21.5 billion apiece, as they each pulled in gains of $5.5 billion.
    The two Koch brothers, Charles and David, shared fifth place with $21.5 billion apiece, as they each pulled in gains of $5.5 billion.
  • Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg of New York took 10th place with $18 billion, a gain of $500 million. Since most of his wealth is tied up in his company, which develops and markets the seemingly ubiquitous Bloomberg terminals, Bloomberg has apparently benefited as the financial industry bounced back.
    Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg of New York took 10th place with $18 billion, a gain of $500 million. Since most of his wealth is tied up in his company, which develops and markets the seemingly ubiquitous Bloomberg terminals, Bloomberg has apparently benefited as the financial industry bounced back.
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  • Michael Dell, CEO of Dell Inc featured at the 15th spot on the list. (AFP Photo)
    Michael Dell, CEO of Dell Inc featured at the 15th spot on the list. (AFP Photo)
  • Mark Zuckerberg, founder of Facebook, whose wealth more than tripled to $6.9 billion, was at the 35th place. (AFP Photo)
    Mark Zuckerberg, founder of Facebook, whose wealth more than tripled to $6.9 billion, was at the 35th place. (AFP Photo)
  • Co-founder and CEO of Apple, Steven Jobs was at the 42nd position in the annual Forbes 400 list of the richest Americans.
    Co-founder and CEO of Apple, Steven Jobs was at the 42nd position in the annual Forbes 400 list of the richest Americans.
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