Norberto Odebrecht facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Norberto Odebrecht
Norberto Odebrecht in 2010
Born	October 9, 1920 Recife, Brazil
Died	July 19, 2014 (aged 93) Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
Alma mater	Polytechnic School of Bahia
Occupation	Engineer, businessman
Children	Emílio Odebrecht
Relatives	Marcelo Odebrecht (grandson)

Norberto Odebrecht (October 9, 1920 – July 19, 2014) was an important Brazilian engineer and businessman. He was also a kind person who gave money to good causes, known as a philanthropist. He is most famous for starting a big company called Odebrecht.

Norberto Odebrecht's Early Life

Norberto Odebrecht was born on October 9, 1920, in a city called Recife, in Brazil. His family had a history of engineers. His grandfather, Emil Odebrecht, was a German engineer who moved to Brazil in 1856. Norberto went to college at the Polytechnic School of Bahia. There, he studied to become an engineer, which helped him later in his career.

Building a Business Empire

After finishing his studies, Norberto Odebrecht started his own construction company. This was in 1944, in a city called Salvador, Bahia. Over time, his small company grew into something much bigger. It became the Odebrecht Group, which is a huge group of different companies. This type of large company group is called a conglomerate.

Today, the Odebrecht Group is a global company. It works in more than 60 countries around the world. It also provides jobs for over 167,500 people. In 1991, Norberto decided to let his son, Emílio Odebrecht, take over as the president of the company. Norberto still stayed involved as the chairman, guiding the company. He also had many of his ideas and thoughts written down in books for all his employees to read.

Giving Back to the Community

Norberto Odebrecht was also known for his generosity. He believed in helping others and giving back to society. He started the Brazilian Odebrecht Foundation. This foundation works on projects that help people and communities. It focuses on things like education and sustainable development.

Norberto Odebrecht's Passing

Norberto Odebrecht lived a long and impactful life. He passed away on July 19, 2014, when he was 93 years old. He died in Salvador, Bahia, the same city where he started his famous company.

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In Spanish: Norberto Odebrecht para niños