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William Colgate
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William Colgate (January 25, 1783 – March 25, 1857) was an English-American Industrialist who founded in 1806 what became the Colgate-Palmolive company.
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Born | (1783-01-25)January 25, 1783 Hollingbourne, Kent, England |
Died | March 25, 1857(1857-03-25) (aged 74) New York City, U.S. |
Resting place | Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, New York |
Nationality | Naturalized American |
Occupation | Business magnate Philanthropist |
Known for | Founded Colgate-Palmolive company |
Spouse | Mary Gilbert (married 1811) |
Children | 9, including James and Samuel |
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