Know him? List names Arizona's wealthiest person

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Posted: 10/24/2012

PHOENIX - Ever wonder who makes the most money in Arizona?

A research firm has compiled a list of the richest individuals in each state.

Wealth-X, an information research firm of individuals worth over $30 million, lists Bill Gates Washington State at the top of its list as its wealthiest individual at $64.5 billion, according to ABC News .

The oldest on the list is Anne Cox, 92, the daughter of James Cox who founded Cox Enterprises, according to ABC News.

Most of the people on the list are men who are in business.

Arizona's wealthiest individual? Bruce Halle Sr., 43, came in at number 23 with $4 billion.

If you don't recognize the name, Halle is the founder of Discount Tires.

See the full list here

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