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The Richest Woman in the World and 4 Wealthy Runners-up

The richest woman in the world has an estimated net worth of almost $100 billion dollars and has been on the Forbes World's Billionaires List for three years now, but the origins of her wealth are surprising.

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    The Richest Woman in the World and 4 Wealthy Runners-up

    The Richest Woman in the World and 4 Wealthy Runners-up

    Although she is far from the richest person in the world — a title currently held by LMVH CEO Bernault Arnault — Françoise Bettencourt Meyers is still …

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