Theo Albrecht

Theodor Paul Albrecht (German: [ˈalbʁɛçt]; 28 March 1922 – 24 July 2010) was a German entrepreneur. He established the discount supermarket chain Aldi with his brother Karl Albrecht. In 2010, Theo was ranked by Forbes as the 31st richest person in the world, with a net worth of $16.7 billion.

Theo Albrecht
Born
Theodor Paul Albrecht

(1922-03-28)28 March 1922
Died24 July 2010(2010-07-24) (aged 88)
Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
OccupationEntrepreneur
Known forCo-founder of Aldi, owned Trader Joe's and Aldi Nord
SpouseCäcilie Albrecht
Children
Parent(s)Anna Siepmann (mother)
Karl Albrecht (father)
Relatives
  • Katje Albrecht (daughter-in-law)
  • Babette Albrecht (daughter-in-law)
  • Nicolay Albrecht (grandson)
  • Karl Albrecht (brother)
  • Karl Albrecht Jr. (nephew)
  • Gabriele Mertes (niece)
  • Beate Heister (niece)
  • Peter Heister (nephew)
  • Peter Max Heister (great-nephew)
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