Introduction There are many historical figures who have amassed a great fortune during their lifetime, but few have been as successful as Louis-Gaston De Segur. Despite being relatively unknown, De Segur is reputed to have been the wealthiest person in recorded history, with an estimated net worth of over $400 billion in today’s currency. Who was this enigmatic figure, and how did he manage to accumulate such a vast fortune? The Early Years Born in 1697 in France, Louis-Gaston De Segur was the son of a prosperous nobleman. From an early age, he was trained in the ways of ...Read more
