Rosalía Mera
Spanish businesswoman (1944–2013) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Mera and the second or maternal family name is Goyenechea.
Rosalía Mera Goyenechea (28 January 1944 – 15 August 2013) was a Spanish businesswoman and entrepreneur. At the time of her death, she was the richest woman in Spain[1] and the world's richest self-made woman.[2] In 1975, she co-founded the Zara retail chain with her then-husband Amancio Ortega Gaona. The company grew to become the world's largest fashion retailer.[3]
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Rosalía Mera | |
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Born | (1944-01-28)28 January 1944 |
Died | 15 August 2013(2013-08-15) (aged 69) A Coruña, Galicia, Spain |
Known for | Co-founder of Inditex |
Spouse | [1] |
Children | 2; including Sandra Ortega Mera |
Website | Official website |
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