John D Rockefeller is generally considered the richest person in history who earned his wealth. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_wealthiest_historical_fig

John D Rockefeller is generally considered the richest person in history who earned his wealth. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_wealthiest_historical_figures https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_wealthiest_historical_... Of course, there are many others richer, who stole it (kings, tyrants).