Adolf Merckle
German entrepreneur
Adolf Merckle was a German entrepreneur and billionaire. He committed suicide at age 74 due to losses during the financial crisis of 2007–2008. He was at one point the fifth-richest person in Germany with a net worth of $9.2 billion. Wikipedia
Born: March 18, 1934, Dresden, Germany
Died: January 5, 2009 (age 74 years), Blaubeuren, Germany
Children: Ludwig Merckle and Philipp Daniel Merckle
Spouse: Ruth Merckle
Organization founded: Ratiopharm