The Ten Richest Women

By siliconindia  |   Tuesday, 24 February 2015, 02:22 IST
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#8 Anne Cox Chambers – 15.5 Billion-United States



Anne Cox Chambers is the oldest female billionaire. She was born on December 1st, 1919. She inherited her stake in Cox Enterprises from her father, James Middleton Cox. She was ambassador to Belgium during the tenure of U.S.president Jimmy Carter from 1977-1981.



#9 Laurene Powell Jobs-14 Billion-United States



Laurene Powell Jobs is the widow of the late technology pioneer Steven Paul Jobs. She inherited all of his stakes in various companies he helped create: Apple, Pixar, Disney and much smaller firms. She sits on the board of trustees of Stanford University.



#10 Miuccia Prada-11.1 Billion-Italy



The only person on this list to inherit her fortune from her mother, Miuccia Prada is the third richest woman in Italy. She is listed at number 67 on the list of most powerful women in the world.



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