In Pics | Top 10 philanthropists of the century

Here we take a look at the most generous philanthropists of the century according to the 2021 EdelGive Hurun Philanthropists of the Century.

1) Jamsetji Tata (Tata Sons) - US$ 102.4 bn. Credit: Tata Group

2) Bill and Melinda Gates (Microsoft) - US$ 74.6 bn. Credit: Instagram/thisisbillgates

3) Henry Wellcome (Wellcome) - US$ 56.7 bn. Credit: https://wellcome.org/

4) Howard Hughes (Hughes Aircraft) - US$ 38.6 bn. Credit: Instagram/howardhughesco

5) Warren Buffett (Berkshire Hathaway) - US$ 37.4 bn. Credit: DH Pool Photo

6) George Soros (Soros Fund Management) - US$ 34.8 bn. Credit: AFP Photo

7) Hans Wilsdorf (Rolex) - US$ 31.5 bn. Credit: Rolex.com

8) Josiah Kirby (JK) Lilly Sr (Eli Lilly & Company) US$ 27.5 bn. Credit: Wikipedia

9) John D Rockefeller (Standard Oil Co) US$ 26.8 bn. Credit: Ohiohistorycentral.org

10) Edsel Bryant Ford (Ford Motor Company) US$ 26.7 bn. Credit: Facebook/@eefordhouse