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• John Paul Getty built an enormous oil empire in the early 20th century, becoming known as the richest person in the world during his lifetime.
• Despite his wealth, Getty was infamous for his frugality and had a tumultuous personal life, including five marriages and strained family relationships.
• The Getty family faced numerous tragedies, most notably the 1973 kidnapping of John Paul Getty III, which his grandfather initially refused to pay ransom for.
• After J. Paul Getty's death in 1976, the family fortune led to bitter disputes and legal battles, including a major corporate takeover fight involving Getty Oil in the 1980s.
• In recent years, the Getty name has been associated with Getty Images, but the family continues to face legal challenges and controversies regarding wealth management and tax issues.
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