Prince Johannes von Thurn und Taxis; Among Richest Men in Europe
Prince Johannes von Thurn und Taxis, 64, one of Europe’s richest men. Descended from a family which founded the German postal system five centuries ago, the prince owned vast stretches of land, breweries, 50 companies, Europe’s largest privately owned forest, a bank, several castles and apartment buildings. His wealth has been estimated at $1.3 billion to $3.4 billion. On Friday in Bonn after his second heart transplant.
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