Throughout history, royalty meant having enormous wealth, and while today’s kings and queens are rich, the wealth of past royals was on an entirely different scale. Some of these historical figures would be worth trillions today, making modern royals look much less wealthy in comparison.
Let’s look at some of the richest royals from history, starting with those whose wealth would be at least $10 billion today.
10. Catherine the Great: $1.9 Trillion
Catherine the Great was the Empress of Russia from 1762 to 1796. She expanded Russia’s territory and was incredibly wealthy, with a fortune that would be worth $1.9 trillion today.
9. Alexander the Great: $2.2 Trillion
As the King of Macedonia from 336 BC to 323 BC, Alexander the Great built a huge empire that stretched across three continents. His wealth today would be around $2.2 trillion.
8. King Solomon of Israel: $3.9 Trillion
King Solomon ruled from 970 BC to 931 BC. He was known for his wisdom and wealth, which came from trade and gold. Today, his wealth would be about $3.9 trillion.
7. Caesar Augustus: $4.9 Trillion
The first Roman emperor, Caesar Augustus ruled from 31 BC to 14 AD. He was extremely wealthy, with a fortune that would be equal to about $4.9 trillion today.
6. Julius Caesar: $5.4 Trillion
Julius Caesar gained great wealth from his military victories. His wealth today would be worth about $5.4 trillion.
5. Amenhotep III of Egypt: $7.3 Trillion
Amenhotep III was a pharaoh who ruled Egypt when it was a powerful nation. His wealth today would be about $7.3 trillion.
4. Empress Wu: $25 Trillion
Empress Wu ruled China from 624 to 705 AD. During her reign, China was wealthy from trade on the Silk Road, and her wealth today would be worth $25 trillion.
3. Akbar I: $27.5 Trillion
Akbar I was a Mughal emperor who ruled from 1556 to 1605. He controlled a quarter of the world’s economy at the time, and his wealth today would be about $27.5 trillion.
2. Emperor Shenzong of Song: $32 Trillion
Emperor Shenzong ruled China from 1067 to 1085 and controlled over 30% of the world’s economy. His wealth today would be more than $32 trillion.
1. Genghis Khan: $100 Trillion
Genghis Khan, the founder of the Mongol Empire, ruled from 1206 to 1227. His empire stretched across vast areas, and his wealth today would be an astounding $100 trillion.