What is Larry Ellison's net worth?

What is Larry Ellison’s net worth and how did he make his fortune?

Larry Ellison
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Larry Ellison is known for co-founding Oracle, and that has made him one of the world's wealthiest individuals, primarily thanks to his stake in the business.

According to the Bloomberg Billionaire Index, Ellison has a net worth of $142 billion, making him the seventh richest person in the world. He's now richer than Warren Buffett and Steve Ballmer. 

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