Boston billionaires, historic figures land on Forbes’ ‘self-made’ lists

The rankings consider financial success, obstacles overcome, and long-term impact.

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Multiple Boston-area billionaires and historical figures with local ties are featured on two new Forbes lists highlighting the greatest self-made Americans.

Released Thursday, Forbes’ “The Greatest Self-Made Americans” ranks 250 individuals who rose from modest beginnings to major success. Three local billionaires made the list: Noubar Afeyan, Bill Cummings, and Herb Chambers…

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