Alice L. Walton (U.S.A)

Alice L. Walton is the daughter of Wal-Mart founder Sam Walton and Helen Walton the widow of Wal-Mart founder Sam Walton. The daughter and mother combined net wealth is about $36 billion. Meanwhile Walton family holds 4 spots out of 15 richest people in America.

Liliane Bettencourt (France)

Eighty eight years Liliane Bettencourt from France is the second richest person and first in France. Only daughter of L’Oreal founder Mr. Eugene. She loves travel all over the world and also loves to live luxurious lifestyle. She has an estimated wealth of $17.2 bn.

Abigail Johnson (U.S.A)

Owner of Americas largest mutual fund company Abigail Johnson has an estimated wealth of $12 billion also a travel lover is the third wealthiest woman in the world. She has a small luxury hotel where she loves to spend time.

Barbara Cox Anthony and Anne Cox Chambers ( U.S.A)

Two sisters Barbara Cox Anthony and Anne Cox Chambers combine hold the fourth position. Daughter of James M. Cox, (a Democratic Governor of Ohio, newspaper publisher and broadcaster). The two sister’s combine net worth is about $24 billion inherited from father. The later is famous for her generous activities and also divorce.

Jacqueline Mars (U.S.A)

Like her predecessor Jacqueline Mars inherits most of her wealth from family. Daughter of Forrest Mars Sr. and granddaughter of Frank C. Mars, founders of the giant American candy company Mars, Incorporated. She owns $10.4 billion of assets. The Mars family was once the richest family in America.

Susanne Hanna Ursula Klatten (Germany)

Forty eight years of age Susanne Hanna Ursula Klatten is the richest woman in Germany. An MBA in advertising also has degree in finance, management and marketing. Though she inherits assets from family her business prudency earned her success. She has an estimated worth of $8.2 billion.

Maria-Elisabeth (Germany)

Germany born Maria-Elisabeth Schaeffler has an estimated wealth of $6.3 billion. She is known as humanitarian activist. An industrialist produces ball bearing. She does not inherit wealth from family. She herself is a successful businesswoman. In November 2004, Maria-Elisabeth Schaeffler received the Family Entrepreneur of the Year Award.

Johanna Quandt (Germany)

Johana Quandt, widow of industrialist Herbert Quandt (owner of BMW). Has an estimated wealth $5.4 billion. Now she is not active in business living quietly.