AKA Theodor Paul Albrecht

Born: 28-Mar-1922

Gender: Male
Race or Ethnicity: White
Sexual orientation: Straight
Occupation: Business

Nationality: Germany
Executive summary: World's 20th richest man, 2005

Owns the supermarket chain Aldi in Germany along with brother Karl. They also own the U.S. specialty grocery chain Trader Joe's. Kidnapped in 1971 and ransomed for an estimated $2- to $4 million. Known for his extreme frugality, Theo later petitioned the German government for a tax break against the extorted sum.

Father: (miner)
Mother: (started supermarket)
Brother: Karl Albrecht (businessman)
Wife: (married, two sons)
Son: Theo, Jr.
Son: Berthold

    Kidnapped 1971
    Ransomed 1971

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