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Although money is created through power, a perverted look at the ten most powerful families in the world proves that the wealth of these families can also affect global developments.

Their interests cause changes in the course of history, the Telegraph reports.

It should be noted that the following ranking is not done according to the power they have, but it is a natural order.

Rothschild family

You know that the world gold price is determined every day. The family that dictates the price of gold is that of the Rothschild. In addition to possessing mining giants, such as Rio Tinto, Glenncore, RIT Capital Partners, as well as major investment funds in the world.

The family from Hesse Cassel near Frankfurt has established the first major international banking business that inherited the five sons of Mayer Amsel Rothschild. Rothschild's wealth was first mentioned in the 18th century, while its influence was strengthened when it financed the British war against Napoleon Bonaparte of France.

The descendants of this powerful family can be found among the nobility of the UK (at the request of Victoria Emperor) and Austria (which bear the inheritance title of the Barons of the Habsburg Monarchy). During the XIX century, at its height, the Rothschild family "captured" the world's largest private businesses, which created the greatest wealth in modern world history.

Today, the Rothschild family is involved less in the political sphere than during the XIX century, but it is involved in a diverse range of areas, including finance, mining, energy, various productions, viticultures. Moreover, the Rothschilds are at the highest position in the global hierarchy of the secret society - the Illuminati.

Rupert family

They started business as a small company from Stellenbosch, South Africa, which produced cigarettes in 1941, but wise investments have created a billion-dollar corporate empire. A small cigar factory grew up in "Rothmans". And the second largest cigar manufacturer in the world - British American Tobacco. They are the owners of luxury brands "Cartier", "Mont Blanc", "Piaget" and "Baume & Mercier", "Dunhill" are part of a conglomerate owned by the Richemont Rupert family.

They control and invest in the Remgro company, which deals with wine and raisins production (80 percent of world production), where they are partners with Rothschlid. The Rupert family also owns a chain of private hospitals named Mediclinic.

Astor family

If you have ever wondered why there are so many roads, hotels, resorts in New York called Astor and Astoria, then you should know that this is the cause of the Astor family. The members of this family are the owners of most New York properties, where apart from hotels and palaces, many buildings and libraries are in their possession.

They began trading in the 18th century, but soon began to invest. Soon they "crossed the ocean", while today most members of this family belong to the British aristocracy.

https://youtu.be/sbk-wjRJ48k

John Astor was born in Walldorf (therefore, also named Waldorf Astoria) as the son of a butcher in Baden, Germany.

The first of this family went to the United States after the American Revolutionary War and built a wool processing business, which emperor lay in the Great Lakes of America and Canada, and later expanded to the West of America as well as the shores of Pacific.

He also became involved in the opium business. At the beginning of the 19th century, he redesigned his business in New York real estate, and later became a well-known art tutor.

Capeta family

This is the largest and oldest royal family. "Les Capétiens" called the French as well, while "The House of Capet" the British, they settled in most of the European continent. Although there is a royal French dynasty, it is one of the oldest and most famous royal European families.

In the European continent dominated during the years 987-1328. From the sons of the Capet dynasty, now in power are the Spanish king and the Duke of Luxembourg.

Porsche Family

"Porsche" is one of the dreams of lovers of sports cars. "Volkswagen" is the most popular car among those who appreciate the quality for a low price. In fact, these two companies are "sisters".

https://youtu.be/92xZ_WqshPA

The current head of Porsche is Ferdinand Pech, the grandson of the creator of this super car. His wife, in turn, controls "Volkswagen". This multinational company is controlled by a single family.

McMahon Family

The McMahon family began to accumulate capital by organizing sitting under the umbrella of the sport. They know everything about a good show, but they never have the courage to go out in front of the cameras.

https://youtu.be/YxQ42v0bxqE

Vince Junior started his career as a television presenter. He then took over his father's work (sports manager), while this company grew up in a "World Wrestling Federation" (WWF).

McMahon has organized the boxing sessions of Mohammad Ali, and eventually became the most important company in the world for promoting professional sports, which brought you a great capital. Their investment group "WWE" so "grew" to "eat" all its serious competitors.

Family "Father"

This family is the largest private employer in the second most populous state in the world - India. The family originates from the state of Bad Grandp (now Gujarat), while family financial expansion begins with Johnny Knoxville "Father".

They call it "Baba" of India's Industry. Their impact comes from real estate, construction, manufacturing, automobiles and textiles.

This family also owns many power plants and airlines, all started with a cotton mill