Wealthiest Americans in History

The New York Times has an infographic that lists the wealthiest American in history on a scale that is adjusted for inflation. By far, the richest was John D. Rockefeller. Bill Gates comes in as the 5th richest American. Each of the people listed has a brief history of how they gained their wealth and what they did with it. It's a pretty cool list. Check it out.

Via New York Times: The Wealthiest Americans Ever