Helmut Horten
Helmut Horten | |
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| Born | 8 January 1909 |
| Died | 30 November 1987 (aged 78) |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Known for | Department stores and supermarkets |
| Spouse | Heidi Jelinek (m. 1966) |
Helmut Horten (8 January 1909 – 30 November 1987) was a German entrepreneur who built up and owned the fourth-largest chain of department stores in Germany, Horten AG. The business practices of Mr. Horten flourished during the Nazi era, when he purchased Jewish businesses sold under duress. His practices are well documented.