We admit it. There is a twinge of envy as we review the report written by Walth-X on the richest couples in the world. And a veil of bitterness also transpires in seeing that the Italian flag is not among the top ten economically richest spouses in the world. Domain of couples who come from the United States and then a bit of Asia and Europe. That's all. But what catches the eye is that three couples in this top ten have built their own economic empire thanks to a PC and an internet network. It is the case of Marc Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates. But let's start in order and let's see from number 10 down which are the richest couples in the world.
JIM AND LYNNE WALTON
Spouses Waltons take the last place in the top ten richest couples on the planet. Their estimated net worth is $36,2 billion. Their fortune comes from the American supermarket chain Wal-Mart.
MARK ZUCKERBERG AND PRISCILLA CHAN
Mr. Facebook and his wife occupy the 9th box of the richest couples in the world. The two got married in 2012 after meeting at Harvard University. The adventure that led to the social network revolution began just over ten years ago from one of the most important American universities: Facebook. Their assets are estimated to be around $38,5 billion.
BERNARD ARNAULT AND HELEN MERCIER
A businessman, head of LVMH, the company that owns, among others, the Louis Vuitton and Bulgari brands, and a Canadian pianist. We are talking about Bernard Arnault and his second wife Helen Mercier, a couple in box number 8 of this ranking with an estimated worth of 38,7 billion dollars.
JEFF AND MACKENZIE BEZOS
The two are a stainless couple and have worked together creating Amazon, the e-commerce giant. Their assets are $39,8 billion.
WANG JIANLIN AND LIN NING
The couple who comes from the East are in sixth place in the Walth-X ranking with an estimated wealth of 40,7 billion dollars. Lui Wang Jianlin, is the owner of the Dalian Wanda group and has recently done business in Europe, buying 20% of Atletico Madrid and the Infront company that manages the Serie A rights. Between February and March there were also rumors of his interest in Milan then, however, Mr Bee fell upon the Rossoneri.
CHARLES AND ELIZABETH KOCH
United in marriage since 1972, the Koch spouses are the fifth richest couple on Planet Earth with an estimated assets of around 47,4 billion dollars. The fortunes of the Koch family come from the inheritance in the management of Koch Industries, a US giant in the oil and gas sector.
DAVID AND JULIA KOCH
Double for the Koch family. David Koch, brother of Charles, controls assets of 47,5 billion dollars. Spouses David and Julia Koch outbid their brothers-in-law for "just" 100 million dollars. With these numbers it is clear that the Koch family is one of the most powerful on the planet.
WARREN BUFFETT AND ASTRID MENKS
The Oracle of Omaha and his wife win the bronze medal thanks to assets of 65 billion dollars. Warren Buffett, two years after the death of his first wife Susan Thompson, decided to remarry Astrid Menks with whom he has been linked for 9 years. Buffet's fortunes derive from his flair for investments, so much so that he is considered one of his greatest.
AMACIO ORTEGA GAONA AND FLORA PEREZ MARCOTE
To most, these two names would not say much but just saying a small word will make you understand the empire behind this couple: Zara. The Spanish clothing chain founded by Ortega now assures the couple assets of 70,7 billion dollars. They are the richest couple in Europe.
BILL AND MELINDA GATES
There could only be Mr and Mrs Gates on the top step of the Walth-X podium. The Gates spouses confirm their primacy with assets of 85,7 billion dollars. Bill Gates owes his fortune to Microsoft but now Bill and his wife's projects are also concentrated in numerous humanitarian and philanthropic activities launched by the foundation that bears their name: the "Bill and Melinda Gates".
