#3 Alice Walton-34.3 Billion- United States

Alice Walton is the only daughter of Wal-mart founder Sam Walton and sister in law of Christy Walton. Her wealth stands at 34.3 billion and was quoted by the Time Magazine as one of the most influential people in the world. Alice Walton was born in Arkansas and now lives in Fort Worth, Texas.

#4 Jacqueline Mars –20 Billion – From United States

Jaqueline Mars is the scion to probably the sweetest fortune in the world. She is the daughter of Forrest Edwards Mars, and granddaughter of Frank Mars, founder of Mars Incorporated and inventor of the eponymous Mars Bar. Founded initially as a confectionary maker, today it also sells pet food and other food products. After the Walton family (who made their fortune in retail) and the Koch family (who made their fortune in oil), the Mars Incorporated is the third largest primarily family owned business..

#5 Gina Rinehart –17.7 Billion-Australia

Gina Rinehart ranks fifth on this list because of Hancock Prospecting, a mining company which she inherited from her father, Lang Hancock and took to new heights. Rinehart is the wealthiest person in Australia, with a net worth of 20 billion, according to Forbes. She is currently in the middle of a legal battle with her children for the company’s assets.

#6 Susanne Klatten – 17.4 Billion –Germany

Susanne Klatten is the daughter of Herbert Quandt. She inherited one of the world’s most prestigious automobile companies, BMW. She also owns a stake in the pharmaceutical company Altana. Her father was subjected to a high profile inquiry regarding an alleged friendship with the dictator Adolf Hitler.

#7 Abigail Johnson – 17.3 Billion – United States

Abigail Jonson has a large shareholding in Fidelity investments, a highly regarded investment banking firm. The company is run by her father Edward Johnson III. She is widely considered to be the most powerful woman in the international fund management business. An alumna of Harvard University, she is the president of Fidelity Financial Services.

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