World's richest woman's net worth, way more than Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Bill Gates, Mukesh Ambani and more combined!

When we talk about the world's wealthiest persons, the names that come into mind are Bernard Arnault and family, Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg, Bill Gates, and Mukesh Ambani and Ratan Tata from India. They are among the top billionaires and their net worth is truly staggering. However, have you ever thought whether there could be someone wealthier than these wealthy billionaires? Well, history says it! There was someone who was way wealthier than Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, Mukesh Ambani, Ratan Tata and many more billionaires, and she was a woman.

Empress Wu of China, reigning during the Tang dynasty, had a net worth figure that surpassed the combined figure of today's billionaires. 

Empress Wu holds the title of the world's wealthiest woman with her net worth estimated at an astonishing USD 16 trillion.

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If the theories of historians are to be believed, Empress Wu was an astute and powerful ruler. She employed various strategies to maintain her dominance. Some historians also suggest that she killed her own children to secure her position. The Chinese empire significantly expanded into Central Asia during her reign, lasting approximately 15 years. 

Under her leadership, the Chinese economy flourished and witnessed substantial growth. Trade of tea and silk resulted in an economic boom during her rule. China's prosperity during her reign is well-documented.

The startling net worth of Empress Wu estimated at USD 16 trillion certainly places her in a league of her own without any competitor.

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