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Elon Musk Sets World Record With Worst Loss Of Fortune In History
In November, Musk's net worth dropped to an estimated $195.6 billion – hitting its lowest point that year, according to Forbes.
January 13, 2023
Elon Musk has set a Guinness World Record – for the largest lost of personal fortune in history. Guinness announced last week that Musk had lost about $182 billion of his net worth since November 2021, citing Forbes. Some estimate he lost up to $200 billion, Guinness says.
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Before him, the record was set by Japanese tech investor Masayoshi Son, who lost $58.6 billion in 2000, according to Guinness.
In November, Musk's net worth dropped to an estimated $195.6 billion – hitting its lowest point that year, according to Forbes. It had previously seen a large dip in October 2021, when it dropped below $200 billion.
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