Who Are The Three Richest People In Washington State?

Ever wonder who the wealthiest people are in Washington State? You might know two of them but the 3rd richest even surprised me.

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From tech moguls to retail giants and real estate tycoons, these billionaires have earned their place on the list of the wealthiest Washingtonians.

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Here’s a look at the three of the richest people who call the Evergreen State home. Two of them you might know, but one might surprise you.

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Jeff Bezos – Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is the richest person in Washington State and one of the world’s most successful entrepreneurs. He started Amazon in 1994 as an online bookstore and it quickly grew into one of the largest e-commerce sites in the world. Today, Bezos has an estimated net worth of over $117 billion which makes him one of the wealthiest people on earth and 2nd richest person in the world behind Elon Musk.

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Bill Gates - Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates is another tech giant from Washington State. He co-founded Microsoft with Paul Allen back in 1975 and went on to become one of the world’s most influential business leaders. With an estimated net worth of around $129 billion, Gates is currently ranked second among the richest people in Washington State and fourth richest person in the world.

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Steven Ballmer - Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer is another name on this list that should be familiar to anyone who follows technology news. His current net worth stands at around $90 billion making him one of the wealthiest men in America let alone Washington State.

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The state of Washington is home to some very successful individuals who have earned their way onto this list through years of hard work and dedication to their respective fields.

From tech titans like Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates to venture capitalists like Steve Ballmer, these are some amazing business minds who have truly made their mark on our society. So if you ever wondered who some of the richest people were living right here in your own backyard—now you know!

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