BUSINESSJun 17 · 13:06 UTCBUSINESS INSIDERKristine Villarroel ([email protected])

See how Elon Musk's fortune compares with the richest Americans in history

Elon Musk's fortune has surpassed historical figures like John D. Rockefeller, now estimated at over $800 billion, following SpaceX's IPO. Historical wealth comparisons use GDP-adjusted net worth, with Rockefeller's peak wealth equivalent to $512.7 billion today.

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