Albert Heijn (October 15, 1865, Oostzaan, North Holland - November 13, 1945, Amsterdam) was the original founder of what now is the largest food retailer in the Netherlands. On his wedding day in 1887 he took over the grocery store of his father, Albert Heijn, Sr and the supermarket chain founded by his grandson carries the name Albert Heijn to this day.
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| Name | Heijn, Albert |
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| Date of birth | October 15, 1865 |
| Place of birth | Oostzaan |
| Date of death | November 13, 1945 |
| Place of death | Amsterdam |
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