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Name the founder of IKEA, the furniture retail chain,who was adjudged as the richest man recently.
IKEA is a privately held, Dutch company with Swedish origins, that designs and sells ready-to-assemble furniture (such as beds, chairs, and desks), appliances, and home accessories. The company is the world's largest furniture retailer. Founded in Sweden in 1943 by 17-year-old Ingvar Kamprad, who later became one of the richest people in the world, the company's name is an acronym comprising the initials of Ingvar Kamprad, Elmtaryd (the farm where he grew up) and Agunnaryd (his hometown in Småland, South Sweden). The company is known for its modern architectural designs on various types of appliances and furniture, often associated with a simplified eco-friendly interior design.


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