Before you is a collection of articles in which there is information not only about the richest people of our time, but also those who were the "founders" of this category of the population - historical figures, founders of the largest richest companies, etc. This series of articles is dedicated to the creators of world famous brands, the richest people in their narrow circles, for example - athletes, actors, politicians. And, of course, Russian oligarchs and businessmen found their place on this list. Some dream of becoming rich and living in abundance, others condemn people who strive for personal material success.