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Lee Byung-chul
South Korean businessman (1910–1987) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the North Korean general, see Ri Pyong-chol.
Lee Byung-chul (Korean: 이병철; 12 February 1910 – 19 November 1987[3]) was a South Korean businessman who founded the Samsung Group, the country's largest chaebol (conglomerate). Lee founded Samsung in 1938, at the age of 28.[4] He is recognized as the most successful businessman in South Korea's history.
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In this Korean name, the family name is Lee.
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Born | (1910-02-12)12 February 1910 |
Died | 19 November 1987(1987-11-19) (aged 77) Seoul, South Korea |
Education | Joongdong High School, Waseda University[1] |
Occupation | Businessman |
Years active | 1938–1987 |
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Spouse | [2] |
Children | 10, including
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Korean name | |
Hangul | 이병철 |
Hanja | 李秉喆 |
Revised Romanization | I Byeong-cheol |
McCune–Reischauer | Yi Pyŏngch'ŏl |
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Hangul | 호암 |
Revised Romanization | Ho-Am |
McCune–Reischauer | Ho Am |
Website | samsung.com |
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