Lee Byung-chul
Lee Byung-chul | |
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Lee c. 1950 | |
| Born | 12 February 1910 |
| Died | 19 November 1987 (aged 77) Seoul, South Korea |
| Education | Waseda University (dropped out) |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Years active | 1938–1987 |
| Known for | Founding of Samsung and CJ Group |
| Title | Chairman of Samsung (1938–1987) |
| Spouse |
Park Du-eul
(m. 1926) |
| Children | 10, including
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| Relatives |
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| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 이병철 |
| Hanja | 李秉喆 |
| RR | I Byeongcheol |
| MR | I Pyŏngch'ŏl |
| Art name | |
| Hangul | 호암 |
| Hanja | 湖巖 |
| RR | Hoam |
| MR | Hoam |
| Website | hoamfoundation.org |
Lee Byung-chul (Korean: 이병철; 12 February 1910 – 19 November 1987) 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. He is recognized as the most successful business magnate in South Korea's history.