How Wealthy Are These Family Dynasties?

Published on May 14, 2019 By Chloe Draws

The Getty Family

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The Getty family obtained most of its fortune in the 21st century, via the oil industry. The beginnings can be traced all the way back to 1916 with George Franklin and his son, Jean Paul Getty.

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Despite the enormous wealth Jean Paul Getty enjoyed throughout his life, he was famously frugal with his fortune. His story became the inspiration for the 2017 film All The Money In The World, when he refused to pay a ransom for his grandson’s kidnapping. The Gettys are generally considered one of the unhappiest dynasties.