Vehbi Koç

Vehbi Koç (July 20, 1901 – February 25, 1996), born in Çoraklı, Ankara, Ottoman Empire, was a Turkish entrepreneur and philanthropist. He founded the Koç Group, one of Turkey’s largest and most prestigious group of companies. During his lifetime he came to be one of Turkey's richest citizens.Vehbi Koç was a very active businessman in industrialization, institutionalization, professional administration and, through his charitable foundations, in education, health, and social services.

Personal facts

Birth dateJuly 20, 1901
Birth place
Ankara Province
cause of death
Heart failure
Date of deathFebruary 25, 1996
Place of death
Antalya
Resting place
Zincirlikuyu Cemetery , Istanbul
Children
Rahmi Koç

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External resources

  1. http://futbol.turksportal.net/futbolhaber/8829/ilhan-cavcav-tarihe-gecti.htm
  2. http://www.vehbikoc.gen.tr