Hans Riegel Sr.
German businessman and inventor of the gummy bear / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Johannes "Hans" Riegel Sr. (4 April 1893 – 31 March 1945)[1] was a German confectioner who invented the gummy bear in 1922 and founded the Haribo company.[2] He was married to Gertrud (née Vianden). The company was passed on to his sons, Hans Riegel Jr. and Paul Riegel [de], following his death.[3]
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Hans Riegel Sr. | |
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Born | Johannes Hans Riegel (1893-04-04)4 April 1893 Friesdorf (Bonn), Germany |
Died | 31 March 1945(1945-03-31) (aged 51) |
Resting place | Südfriedhof (Bonn, Germany)[1] |
Occupation | Inventor |
Years active | 1922–1945 |
Spouse |
Gertrud Vianden (m. 1921) |
Children | 3, including Hans Jr. and Paul |
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