# Who is the richest man in history?

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Podcast: [Do you really know?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/do-you-really-know-452837)
Published: 2026-08-30T03:00:00+00:00
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Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos… modern billionaires are in a league of their own. We’re often told that wealth comes from hustle, long hours, and smart decisions. But once you reach billionaire level we’re no longer talking about salaries, bonuses, or promotions. Take Jeff Bezos, for example. As of April 2025, Forbes estimated his fortune at around $236 billion. For comparison, the median salary in the U.S. is about $60,000 a year. So how long would the average American have to work to earn Bezos-level wealth? The answer: more than 3 million years and that’s assuming they never spend a single cent. Who was he? So how did he become so rich? Where did all that power come from? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠How can you keep wasps away?⁠ ⁠What is attachment theory?⁠ ⁠What is the best time of day to take a shower?⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue First Broadcast: 22/9/2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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