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Meet the not-so-famous people behind some of the biggest fortunes on earth.

Meet the not-so-famous people behind some of the biggest fortunes on earth. When you think of the richest people in the world, the name Riley Bechtel probably doesn't come to mind.

Wal-Mart remains the exception to the rule in the crumbling retail sector, thanks to its global footprint and deeply discounted prices. Also helping: the exodus of competitors like Circuit City and and Linens 'n Things...

Last year America's most beloved investor was the world's richest man. This year he has to settle for second place after losing $25 billion in 12 months. Shares of Berkshire Hathaway ...

Meet the not-so-famous people behind some of the biggest fortunes on earth.

Resigned as Samsung Group chairman last year after being charged with tax evasion and breach of trust; latter charges dismissed. Paid $140 million in overdue taxes in May 2008...

With $120 in savings, he and 3 brothers started raising quail, chickens in 1982. Their Hope Group became one of China's largest makers of animal feed. Siblings split in 1995...

The 20 richest women in the world have a combined net worth of $160 billion. Though only one is entirely self-made, they hold tremendous sway over the companies they own and the millions of people they employ.

Forbes magazine releases its annual China rich list Thursday. The net worth of the country's 400 richest people rose to a record $314 billion in the year to November from $173 billion a year ago. Photo: CFP

Wang Chuanfu, founder and chairman of Chinese battery and car maker BYD Co<1221>, tops the latest annual Hurun Rich List of China's richest people, thanks to investment by U.S. billionaire Warren Buffett. 43-years-old Wang rose from last year's 103rd place, with wealth increasing to US$5.1 billion from...