Those of us lucky enough to be born in the first world are far too quick to dismiss the gifts we inherited by accident, including electricity.

Eleven of the owners were under 20 when they inherited, including a girl aged two and a boy aged three.

Her spouse inherited most of her wealth, including 20 paintings by Vermeer.

Shortly after, he inherited his father's fleet of 30 ships, including the world's five largest supertankers.

Ms Bannister inherited two cottages when her husband died, including the one where she lived.

She and Jefferson inherited his estate, including 11,000 acres, 135 slaves, and £4,000 of debt.

It inherited an economy with positive economic indicators, including a growing export-surplus.

He later inherited half of his father's estate, including all business and shipping interests.

After his father's death, George inherited all his lands and titles, including that of elector.