William wrigley jr. biography
William wrigley jr. biography
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William Wrigley Jr.
American businessman (1861–1932)
For other people by this name, see William Wrigley.
William 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) Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. |
| Resting place | Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, California |
| Occupation | Confectionery |
| Spouse | Ada Elizabeth Foote |
| Children | Dorothy, Philip Knight Wrigley |
| Parent(s) | William and Mary A.
Ladley |
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.
Biography
William Mills Wrigley Jr. was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on September 30, 1861, the son of Mary Ann (née Ladley) and William Mills Wrigley Sr. His family members were Quakers of English descent.[2][3]
In 1891, Wrigley moved from Philadelphia to Chicago to go