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Rosalía Mera

Spanish businesswoman; co-founder of Inditex, Zara (1944-2013) · Spain · On the map · Founders · Died at 69

Rosalía Mera Goyenechea was a Spanish businesswoman and fashion designer. At the time of her death, she was the richest woman in Spain and the world's richest self-made woman according to Forbes. She was ranked #66 among the world's most powerful women by Forbes in 2013.

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In 1975, she co-founded the Zara retail chain with her then-husband Amancio Ortega Gaona. The company grew to become the world's largest fashion retailer.

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Spain
Category
Founders
Type
Founder
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1944 to 2013 · aged 69

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