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William Mills Wrigley Jr. (September 30, 1861 – January 26, 1932) was an American chewing gum industrialist. He founded the Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company in 1891.
3 days ago · William "Beau" Wrigley Jr. is an heir to the Wrigley's chewing gum fortune. In 1999, he took over the business his great-grandfather started in 1891. Wrigley Jr., who was CEO, expanded the...
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Apr 16, 2024 · William Wrigley, Jr. (born Sept. 30, 1861, Philadelphia, Pa., U.S.—died Jan. 26, 1932, Phoenix, Ariz.) was an American salesman and manufacturer whose company became the largest producer and distributor of chewing gum in the world.
William Wrigley, Jr. By all accounts, William Wrigley (1861-1932) is the "father of chewing gum." He transformed a small business selling soap into the top chewing gum manufacturer in the world. Although he did not invent chewing gum, it was his company that brought it to the world.
In 1891, 29-year-old William Wrigley Jr. (1861–1932) came to Chicago from Philadelphia with $32 and the idea to start a business selling Wrigley's Scouring Soap. Wrigley offered premiums as an incentive to buy his soap, such as baking powder.
William Wrigley Jr. (born October 6, 1963) is an American billionaire businessman, and CEO of Parallel, a company that sells cannabis products. He is the former chairman and CEO of the Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company.
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Mar 13, 2023 · Learn about the life and legacy of William Wrigley Jr., the man behind Wrigley's gum and the Chicago Cubs. Discover how he started his business, overcame challenges, and expanded his empire with his creative and effective strategies.
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