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Theodor Paul “Theo” Albrecht

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Theodor Paul “Theo” Albrecht

Birth
Essen, Stadtkreis Essen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
Death
24 Jul 2010 (aged 88)
Essen, Stadtkreis Essen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
Burial
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Businessman. Despite being extremely poor after the end of World War II, along with his brother Karl founded the discount supermarket chain Aldi, even creating an economic recognized worldwide empire. He possessed one of the largest fortunes in Germany, estimated at 23,5 billion dollars, according to the "Manager Magazine". Also, Forbes magazine ranked him 20th between richest world people. He was kidnapped in 1971 for 17 days and was released after a ransom paid 3 million dollars.

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Businessman. Despite being extremely poor after the end of World War II, along with his brother Karl founded the discount supermarket chain Aldi, even creating an economic recognized worldwide empire. He possessed one of the largest fortunes in Germany, estimated at 23,5 billion dollars, according to the "Manager Magazine". Also, Forbes magazine ranked him 20th between richest world people. He was kidnapped in 1971 for 17 days and was released after a ransom paid 3 million dollars.

Brother Karl 133139110

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  • Maintained by: af
  • Originally Created by: Errete
  • Added: Jul 28, 2010
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/55559959/theodor_paul-albrecht: accessed ), memorial page for Theodor Paul “Theo” Albrecht (28 Mar 1922–24 Jul 2010), Find a Grave Memorial ID 55559959, citing Friedhof Bredeney, Essen, Stadtkreis Essen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany; Maintained by af (contributor 47059011).