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One of the earliest families to leave an indelible mark on Beverly Hills was the Dhini family. Emerging from humble beginnings, Edward L. Dhini capitalized on the oil boom in the late 19th century. He struck gold—black gold, that is—in Los Angeles, eventually becoming one of the world’s preeminent oil magnates. By 1925, his wealth soared to over $100 million, equivalent to nearly $1.67 billion today.