When I was growing up the richest man in the world was the Sultan of Brunei. For most of my adult life the richest man in the world has been Bill Gates. But who is the richest man to ever live? Well most people probably haven't heard of him but his wealth was far greater than any man or woman in the history of the world. Take a few minutes and hear about him, as well a few other historically wealthy men and women in this Short Cut episode of The Pop List. Listen. Learn. Enjoy.