About Liem Seeng Tee
Lived 1893 – 1956 (aged 62–63). Liem Seeng Tee was an Indonesian businessperson.
Liem Seeng Tee (1893 – 1956) was the founder of PT HM Sampoerna Tbk., one of the largest tobacco companies in Indonesia. In the 1930s, Liem Seeng Tee adopted the Indonesian name Sampoerna (cf. sempurna) meaning "perfection" as his family name, thus becoming the company's namesake. Sampoerna produces Dji Sam Soe in 1913, Sampoerna A Hijau in 1968, and Sampoerna A Mild in 1988.
Personal life Liem is the first generation of Sampoerna's family. Liem's wife is Liem Tjiang Nio. Liem's children are Liem Swie Hwa, Liem Swie Ling (Aga Sampoerna), Liem Sien Nio, Liem Hwee Nio, and Liem Kwang Nio. Liem's grandchild is Putera Sampoerna.
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Who was Liem Seeng Tee?
Chinese businessman
When was Liem Seeng Tee born?
Liem Seeng Tee was born in 1893 in Fujian.
When did Liem Seeng Tee die?
Liem Seeng Tee died in 1956 in Surabaya.
What was Liem Seeng Tee's occupation?
Liem Seeng Tee was a businessperson.
What nationality was Liem Seeng Tee?
Liem Seeng Tee was Indonesian.
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