Karl Wlaschek Net Worth

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Karl Wlaschek was an Austrian billionaire who died in 2015 at the age of 97. He had a musical background, having been taught the zither by his grandmother and having worked as a jazz pianist and singer. He made his fortune in retail, opening a discount cosmetics store in Vienna in 1953 and later selling the Austrian retail chain Billa for $1 billion in 1996. He invested in prime Austrian real estate and owned 250 properties, including the Radisson and Europa hotels in Salzburg, the Vienna Stock Exchange, and the Cafe Central coffeehouse. He wrote a memoir and married for the fifth time at the age of 95.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day	August 04, 1917
Birth Place	Austria
Age	103 YEARS OLD
Died On	31 May 2015(2015-05-31) (aged 97)\nGraz, Austria
Birth Sign	Virgo
Residence	Vienna, Austria
Occupation	Founder, Billa
Children	2

💰 Net worth: $4.2 Billion (2024)

Karl Wlaschek, renowned as a fashion and retail icon in Austria, is projected to have a staggering net worth of $4.2 billion in 2024. Throughout his illustrious career, Wlaschek etched a prominent name for himself in the world of fashion and retail, elevating his status as an influential figure in Austria's business scene. His wealth is a testament to his astute business acumen and relentless pursuit of excellence. With a reputation built on innovation and success, Karl Wlaschek continues to leave an indelible mark on the fashion and retail industry in Austria and beyond.

2010 $4.4 Billion

2011 $4.5 Billion

2012 $4.7 Billion

2013 $4.8 Billion

2014 $4.8 Billion

2015 $4.2 Billion

2018 $4.2 Billion

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