Amancio Ortega is the third-richest man in the world, beating even Warren Buffett, but many people have never heard of him.
The 76-year-old Spaniard fiercely guards his privacy and gives few interviews to the press.
Ortega founded fast-fashion giant Zara with his then-wife Rosalia in 1975. Today, the retailer has 1,500 stores in 70 countries around the world and is changing retail forever. His net worth is estimated at $47.4 billion.
We were able to find out some interesting details about Ortega’s life. He wears the same thing to work every day and dines in the company cafeteria.
Despite his modest nature, Ortega also indulges in some luxuries only available to the mega-rich.

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This is his daughter, Marta. The 28-year-old socialite married top Spanish equestrian Sergio Álvarez Moya earlier this year and wore a gown by Narciso Rodríguez.

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Ortega and his wife live in a discreet apartment building in La Coruña, Spain, near a major port of the Atlantic Ocean.

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Ortega is known for being fiercely private. He has only granted interviews to three journalists ever.

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He also dresses modestly. He wears a simple uniform of a blue blazer, white shirt and grey pants, none of which are Zara products.

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He goes to the same coffee shop everyday and eats lunch with his employees in the company cafeteria. Here's a picture of Zara's headquarters:

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In his free time, Ortega enjoys horseback riding and owns an equestrian centre in Finisterre, Galicia, Spain.

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He also bought the tallest skyscraper in Spain, the Torre Picasso in Madrid. The building stands 515 feet high and cost $536 million.

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He owns The Epic Residences & Hotel in Miami, FL, which is considered to be one of the best luxury hotels in the U.S.

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He also owns The Global Express BD-700, a private jet designed by Bombardier, one of the leading manufacturers of luxury private jets. The plane carries price tag of $45 million

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