In which global cosmetics group does Bettencourt Meyers hold the largest stake?
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L’Oréal
It is the largest cosmetics company in the world.
💡 Did you know? Her grandfather Eugène Schueller founded the firm in 1909.
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Which title did Bettencourt Meyers hold for years until Alice Walton overtook her?
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richest woman in the world
She was the first woman whose fortune passed 100 billion dollars.
💡 Did you know? Her wealth comes almost entirely from L’Oréal shares.
How did Bettencourt Meyers come by her fortune?
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by inheritance (L’Oréal)
Her mother Liliane Bettencourt was previously the world’s richest woman.
💡 Did you know? After her mother’s death in 2017 she took the top spot.
Which instrument does Bettencourt Meyers play passionately?
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piano
She is said to practise for many hours a day.
💡 Did you know? Music and books are her great passions.
About what has Bettencourt Meyers written thick books?
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about the Bible and Greek mythology
She wrote multi-volume scholarly works.
💡 Did you know? Thus she lives more as a scholar than a manager.
How does Bettencourt Meyers live compared with other billionaires?
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very privately
She avoids glamour and public appearances.
💡 Did you know? Her life revolves around family, music and study.
What does Bettencourt Meyers support through her foundation?
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Science and art
The family foundation awards important research prizes.
💡 Did you know? After the Notre-Dame fire the family donated large sums.
From which country does Bettencourt Meyers come?
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France
Like Bernard Arnault she is among France’s super-rich.
💡 Did you know? The luxury and cosmetics sector makes France especially wealthy.
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