Some estimates put his fortune at more than $250 million.

Not only has he put his personal fortune into it, he is in charge of its promotion and distribution.

He had worked patiently and well before actually putting his fortune to the test.

A business acquaintance who spoke on condition of anonymity put his fortune at around $300 million.

"He's a common thief, and you've put our fortune in his hands."

Today, Forbes magazine puts his personal fortune at $1 billion.

A New York Times account in 1934 put her fortune the year before at $42 million.

But I have made up my mind to put my fortune to the test.

Later he put his fortune into property development in Trysil.

"I was simply trying to put my good fortune in terms you'd understand."