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    Gerrit Jan Heijn (14 February 1931, Zaandam – 9 September 1987) was a Dutch businessman, who was a top manager of Ahold until his death in 1987. His grandfather...
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  • Amsterdam in the Netherlands. Heijn handed over the management of the company in 1920, to his sons Jan Heijn and Gerrit Heijn, and his son-in-law Johan Hille...
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  • directorial debut of film producer Pieter Jan Brugge. The film is loosely based on the real life kidnapping of Gerrit Jan Heijn that took place in the Netherlands...
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    He was CEO of Ahold until 1989. His brother and business partner Gerrit Jan Heijn was murdered after being kidnapped in September 1987. In 1989 he was...
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    1948. Under the leadership of the founder's grandsons, Albert Jr. and Gerrit Jan Heijn, the company continued to make a significant impact on food retail...
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    by the family Heijn in 1927. On 29 April 1920, Albert Heijn transferred control of the company to his sons Gerrit Heijn and Jan Heijn, and his son-in-law...
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  • Fraser, 79, Scottish stage, screen and television actor, emphysema Gerrit Jan Heijn, 56, Dutch businessman, murdered after abduction September 11 Peter...
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    Wit (1912–1976), rower and CEO of the supermarket chain Simon de Wit Gerrit Jan Heijn (1931–1987), businessman with Ahold, kidnapped and murdered Floris...
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  • famous kidnappings in the Netherlands are: Freddy Heineken (1983) Gerrit Jan Heijn (1987) Derk Bolt (2017) "Profile: Hans Melchers". Forbes. 1 June 2014...
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  • Agustín García-Gasco Vicente, Spanish cardinal (d. 2011) February 14 – Gerrit Jan Heijn, Dutch businessman (d. 1987) February 15 – Claire Bloom, English actress...
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