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[gronne]

), but I think it's funny since Ingvar, as I, is from Sweden. I had no idea he was even close to Gates.

The funny thing about the extreme elite is that they seem to be the ones that care the least about money, at least if you look at how they dress. I doubt any of them owns a shirt for more than $50. And it's extra impressive since Kamprad pays like 60% or more of his income as tax (We pay most tax in the world in Sweden, it's great IMO, if it could only be better spread in our society). Now I hope they give away 99,9% for charity, as they still would be rich as hell... But I guess that'll never happen .

[nemt]

No, he isn't the richest man.  It was a mistake, as his 'wealth' was actually the combined value of all ikea stock and properties, which Kamprad hasn't owned in years.