Yes they have ..... there were periods in human history where some individuals were so enormously wealthy and powerful that we referred to them as kings, queens, emperors, or living gods that had ultimate control over the life and death of everyone in their sphere of influence.
Today is no different, we just call them billionaires now.
Humanity outgrew the idea of all powerful monarchies and God kings .... we'll eventually outgrow the notion of any one individual owning so much wealth they don't need in one lifetime.
Unfortunately, we are just dumb animals that by then, we'll invent some other selfish method of concentrating power to a small group of people.
If we ever make it that far.