Robin Li Yanhong is a Chinese software engineer and billionaire internet entrepreneur who is the co-founder and chief executive officer of Chinese multinational technology company Baidu. As of May 2025, his net worth was estimated at US$5.5 billion by Forbes.
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| As of | Estimate | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $9.6B | Forbes · current |
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Actor
1978 · Canada
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Actor
1942 · United States
Martin Charles Scorsese is an American filmmaker. One of the major figures of the New Hollywood era, he is widely considered one of the greatest and most influential directors in the history of cinema.
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Actor
1944 · United States
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Scientist
1902–1995 · Hungary
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American biochemist
1922–2020 · United States
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Musician
1966–1997 · United States
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