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'''Arthur Antônio Sendas''' (1935 [[São João de Meriti]] - October 20, 2008 [[Rio de Janeiro]]) was a [[Brazil|Brazilian]] [[businessman]] and [[Business magnate]], who founded one of [[Brazil]]'s largest [[supermarket]] chains, [[Sendas (supermarket)|Sendas supermaket]].<ref name=iht> {{cite news |first= |last=|title=Brazil [[grocery]] magnate killed |url=http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/10/20/news/LT-Brazil-Magnate-Killed.php|work=[[Associated Press]]|publisher=[[International Herald Tribune]]|date=2008-10-20 |accessdate=2008-11-19}}</ref>
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| name = Arthur Sendas
| birth_name = Arthur Antônio Sendas
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| birth_date = 1935
| birth_place = [[São João de Meriti]], [[Rio de Janeiro (state)|RJ]], Brazil
| death_date = {{Death_date_and_given_age|2008|10|20|72}}
| death_place = [[Rio de Janeiro]], Brazil
| nationality = Brazilian
| occupation = Owner, [[Sendas (supermarket)|Sendas Supermarket]]
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'''Arthur Antônio Sendas''' (1935 in [[São João de Meriti]] &ndash; October 20, 2008 in [[Rio de Janeiro]]) was a Brazilian businessman and [[business magnate]], who founded one of Brazil's largest supermarket chains, [[Sendas (supermarket)|Sendas supermarket]].<ref name=iht>{{cite news |title=Brazil grocery magnate killed |url=http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/10/20/news/LT-Brazil-Magnate-Killed.php|agency=[[Associated Press]]|work=[[International Herald Tribune]]|date=October 20, 2008 |accessdate=19 November 2008}}</ref>
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Sendas began building and growing his first grocery store when he was just 17 years old.<ref name=iht/> Eventually Sentas grew to become one of Brazil's largest chains. Sendas supermarkets were sold to rival company, [[Grupo Pão de Açúcar]], in 2003.<ref name=iht/> The supermakets continue to be operated under the Sendas name.<ref name=iht/>


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Sendas began building and growing his first grocery store when he was just 17 years old.<ref name=iht/> Eventually Sendas grew to become one of Brazil's largest chains. Sendas supermarkets were sold to rival company, [[Grupo Pão de Açúcar]], in 2003.<ref name=iht/> The supermarkets continue to be operated under the Sendas name.<ref name=iht/>
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On October 20, 2008, Sendas was shot as he opened the door of his [[Leblon]], [[Rio de Janeiro]], [[apartment]].<ref name=iht/> He died of his injuries at a Rio de Janerio hospital hours later at the age of 72.<ref name=iht/> Sentas' 28 year old driver, Roberto Costa Jr., who was seen arguing with Sentas shortly before the shooting, later confessed to the murder.<ref name=cp/> [[Police detective]] Bianca Araujo said that Costa feared losing his job after Sentas' grandson decided to move to the [[United States]].<ref name=cp> {{cite news |first= |last=|title=Brazilian grocery magnate’s driver confesses to killing |url=http://www.chinapost.com.tw/international/americas/2008/10/23/179969/Brazilian-grocery.htm|work=[[Associated Press]]|publisher=[[China Post]]|date=2008-10-23 |accessdate=2008-11-19}}</ref>


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On October 20, 2008, Sendas was shot as he opened the door of his [[Leblon]], Rio de Janeiro, apartment.<ref name=iht/> He died of his injuries at a Rio de Janeiro hospital hours later at the age of 72.<ref name=iht/> Sendas’ 28-year-old driver, Roberto Costa Jr., who was seen arguing with Sendas shortly before the shooting, later confessed to the murder.<ref name=cp/> Police detective Bianca Araujo said that Costa feared losing his job after Sendas' grandson [[João Arthur Sendas]] decided to move to the United States.<ref name=cp>{{cite news |title=Brazilian grocery magnate's driver confesses to killing |url=http://www.chinapost.com.tw/international/americas/2008/10/23/179969/Brazilian-grocery.htm|agency=[[Associated Press]]|work=[[China Post]]|date=October 23, 2008 |accessdate=19 November 2008}}</ref>
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After his death, his first born son [[Arthur Sendas Filho]], took over as the CEO.


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After his death, his first-born son [[Arthur Sendas Filho]], took over as the CEO. His son João Antônio Sendas committed suicide in 2003.
The Governor of [[Rio de Janeiro state]], [[Sergio Cabral]], declared three days of mourning following Sendas' death.<ref name=iht/>
Sendas was a supporter of [[CR Vasco da Gama]]. The Governor of [[Rio de Janeiro state]], [[Sergio Cabral]], declared three days of mourning following Sendas' death.<ref name=iht/>


== References ==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
* [http://www.sendas.com.br Sendas supermakets]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20081109230613/http://www.sendas.com.br/ Sendas supermarkets]
* [http://veja.abril.com.br/050203/datas.html]

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Latest revision as of 11:47, 28 April 2024

Arthur Sendas
Born
Arthur Antônio Sendas

1935
São João de Meriti, RJ, Brazil
Died (aged 72)
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
NationalityBrazilian
Occupation(s)Owner, Sendas Supermarket

Arthur Antônio Sendas (1935 in São João de Meriti – October 20, 2008 in Rio de Janeiro) was a Brazilian businessman and business magnate, who founded one of Brazil's largest supermarket chains, Sendas supermarket.[1]

Sendas began building and growing his first grocery store when he was just 17 years old.[1] Eventually Sendas grew to become one of Brazil's largest chains. Sendas supermarkets were sold to rival company, Grupo Pão de Açúcar, in 2003.[1] The supermarkets continue to be operated under the Sendas name.[1]

On October 20, 2008, Sendas was shot as he opened the door of his Leblon, Rio de Janeiro, apartment.[1] He died of his injuries at a Rio de Janeiro hospital hours later at the age of 72.[1] Sendas’ 28-year-old driver, Roberto Costa Jr., who was seen arguing with Sendas shortly before the shooting, later confessed to the murder.[2] Police detective Bianca Araujo said that Costa feared losing his job after Sendas' grandson João Arthur Sendas decided to move to the United States.[2]

After his death, his first-born son Arthur Sendas Filho, took over as the CEO. His son João Antônio Sendas committed suicide in 2003. Sendas was a supporter of CR Vasco da Gama. The Governor of Rio de Janeiro state, Sergio Cabral, declared three days of mourning following Sendas' death.[1]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e f g "Brazil grocery magnate killed". International Herald Tribune. Associated Press. October 20, 2008. Retrieved November 19, 2008.
  2. ^ a b "Brazilian grocery magnate's driver confesses to killing". China Post. Associated Press. October 23, 2008. Retrieved November 19, 2008.

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