William the Conqueror
Net worth: $229.5 billion Source of wealth: Royalty Lived: 1027-1087 A descendant of Vikings, William the Conqueror is remembered for invading and overtaking
England in 1066. As Duke of Normandy, William led an army of Norman and French soldiers in the conquest of England. Ten weeks after the invasion was complete,
William crowned himself King of England, a title that brought with it exquisite riches he would leave to his sons upon his death.