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Karl Wlaschek

1917-08-04 – 2015-05-31

Portrait of Karl Wlaschek
Karl Wlaschek Büste im Eingangsbereich des Palais KinskyCredit: Thomas Ledl

Life & Legacy

Karl Wlaschek (4 August 1917 – 31 May 2015) was the founder of the Austrian supermarket chain Billa. According to the magazine Trend, Wlaschek was one of the five richest Austrians. In 1996 he sold Billa for Euro 1.1 billion.

Occupation & Career

entrepreneur

Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications

Grand Officer of the Order of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria; Decoration of Honour in Gold for Services to the State of Vienna; Great Golden Medal of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria; Order of Honour (Salzburg)

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Honors & Awards

Decoration of Honour in Gold for Services to the State of Vienna · Grand Officer of the Order of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria · Great Golden Medal of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria · Order of Honour (Salzburg)

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q88189 — wikidata View source

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