When you hear the word “billionaire” you probably think about John D. Rockefeller or Bill Gates. At the same time, J. Paul Getty is less well known. He lived in the second half of the 20th century and was the richest man on the planet. He owned 80% of oil in the world. The oil tycoon was born into a very rich family and he not only gave away his fortune, but also increased it greatly.
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