Lee Byung-chul
The Creater of Samsung
Grant Johnson
11/13/15
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Buisness
Life
Born into a wealthy family on February 12, 1910 in South Korea
Started a rice mill
In 1938, started Samsung Trading Co.
In 1953, started Cheil Sugar and it became very successful
Attended Waesda University in Tokyo, but never completed his degree
Lee had 3 children, one son and two daughters
Lee Byung-chul died on November 19, 1987 in Seoul, South Korea, at age 77
Net Worth
Company
The company continues today
They make phones, tablets, TVs, watches, cameras, computer appliances, other technology
Philanthropy
FUN FACTS
The selfie taken by Ellen DeGeneres at the Oscars was taken on a Galaxy Note
The word "Samsung" actually means "Three Stars"
Sources
http://techcrunch.com/2014/03/03/samsung-ellen-selfie-donation/
http://www.therichest.com/celebnetworth/celebrity-business/men/lee-byung-chul-net-worth/
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