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Theo Albrecht, Jr.

b. 1950

German businessman

Merchant AldiTrader Joe's
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About Theo Albrecht, Jr.

Born 1950. Theo Albrecht, Jr. is a German merchant, aldi and trader Joe's.

Theodor "Theo" Albrecht Jr. (born 1950) is a German billionaire businessman, the owner of Trader Joe's and Aldi Nord, and the son of Aldi's co-founder. As of July 2021, Albrecht's net worth is estimated at US$20.6 billion.

Early life Albrecht was born in Bremen, West Germany in 1950, the son of Theo Albrecht, the co-founder of the supermarket chain Aldi.

Career In 2010, his father Theo Albrecht died, leaving the ownership of the German supermarket chain Aldi Nord and US supermarket chain Trader Joe's to his two sons, Theo Jr. and Berthold, but Berthold died in 2012. Theo Albrecht Jr. and the heirs of his brother Berthold inherited the fortune, which originally grew from a corner grocery shop opened back in 1913.

Personal life Albrecht lives in Mülheim an der Ruhr, Germany, and has one child.

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Important facts

Born
1950, Essen
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Merchant, Aldi, Trader Joe's
Nationality
Germany
Employers
Aldi
Also known as
Theo Albrecht Jr., Theodor "Theo" Albrecht Jr.

Family & relationships

Parent
Theo Albrecht

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Theo Albrecht, Jr.?

German businessman

When was Theo Albrecht, Jr. born?

Theo Albrecht, Jr. was born in 1950 in Essen.

What is Theo Albrecht, Jr.'s occupation?

Theo Albrecht, Jr. is a merchant, aldi and trader Joe's.

What nationality is Theo Albrecht, Jr.?

Theo Albrecht, Jr. is German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Theo Albrecht, Jr.

· Wikidata: Q18704846

· DBpedia: Theo Albrecht Jr.

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