Albert Heijn
Dutch businessman, founder of supermarket chain of the same name
About Albert Heijn
Lived 1865 – 1945 (aged 80). Albert Heijn was a Dutch entrepreneur and grocer, known for Albert Heijn.
Albert Heijn (15 October 1865 – 13 November 1945) was a Dutch entrepreneur who was the original founder of Albert Heijn, which is now the largest food retailer in the Netherlands.
Biography Albert Heijn was born in Oostzaan on the 15th of October 1865, the son of Jan Heijn and Antje de Ridder. His parents ran a successful store in the town.
On 27 May 1887, he married Neeltje de Ridder. On the same day, he took over his parents' store. The supermarket chain founded by his grandson Albert Jr. still carries the Albert Heijn name.
The first Albert Heijn store still exists as a Museum at Zaanse Schans near Amsterdam in the Netherlands.
Heijn handed over the management of the company in 1920, to his sons Jan Heijn and Gerrit Heijn, and his son-in-law Johan Hille. Later, his grandchildren Albert Jr. and Gerrit Jan Heijn would further expand the family business.
Heijn died on November 13 1945 in Amsterdam.
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Who was Albert Heijn?
Dutch businessman, founder of supermarket chain of the same name (1865-1945)
When was Albert Heijn born?
Albert Heijn was born on 15 October 1865 in Oostzaan.
When did Albert Heijn die?
Albert Heijn died on 13 November 1945 in Amsterdam.
What was Albert Heijn's occupation?
Albert Heijn was an entrepreneur and grocer.
What was Albert Heijn known for?
Albert Heijn was known for Albert Heijn.
What nationality was Albert Heijn?
Albert Heijn was Dutch.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Albert Heijn (businessman)
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