How much do you know about the world’s wealthiest heirs? Well, if you’re fortunate enough to be born into a rich or royal family, then the world is their playground. Some of the richest dynasties around the world stay rich by passing down the family fortune to younger generations and descendants.
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These folks know how to have a good time with their parents’ money – sometimes with disastrous consequences. We are about to explore some of the wealthiest heirs and heiresses to the biggest fortunes in the world. Are you ready?
Lydia Hearst-Shaw – $100 Million
Lydia Hearst-Shaw is the great-granddaughter of William Randolph Hearst, the publishing mogul. Weirdly, this makes her an heir from the second she was born.
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Her mother is Patty Hearst, who grew famous in her own right during the 1970s when she was captured by the Symbionese Liberation Army, an American terrorist group. While it’s not apparent exactly how much cash Hearst-Shaw has acquired, it’s believed that she is worth around $100 million. Not bad at all!
