William Wrigley Jr.
American businessman (1861–1932) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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William Mills Wrigley Jr. (September 30, 1861 – January 26, 1932) was an American chewing gum industrialist.[1] He founded the Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company in 1891.
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William M. Wrigley Jr. | |
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Born | (1861-09-30)September 30, 1861 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Died | January 26, 1932(1932-01-26) (aged 70) |
Resting place | Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, California |
Occupation | Confectionery magnate |
Spouse | Ada Elizabeth Foote |
Children | Dorothy, Philip Knight Wrigley |
Parent(s) | William and Mary A. Ladley |
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