Adolf Merckle
Adolf Merckle | |
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| Born | 18 March 1934 Dresden, Germany |
| Died | 5 January 2009 (aged 74) Blaubeuren, Germany |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Known for | German billionaire |
| Children | 4, including Ludwig and Philipp Daniel |
Adolf Merckle (18 March 1934 – 5 January 2009) was a German entrepreneur and billionaire. He died by suicide at age 74 due to losses during the 2008 financial crisis. He was at one point the fifth-richest person in Germany with a net worth of $9.2 billion.