Which Happened First?

Henry J. Heinz

Henry J. Heinz
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Henry John Heinz was an American entrepreneur who co-founded the H. J. Heinz Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He was involved in the passage of the 1906 Pure Food and Drug Act. Many of his descendants are known for philanthropy and involvement in politics and public affairs.

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Who was born first?

Timeline

  1. Carl BenzNovember 25, 1844 – April 4, 1929
  2. Émile ReynaudDecember 8, 1844 – January 9, 1918
  3. Henry J. Heinz (this page)October 11, 1844 – May 14, 1919
  4. Tivadar PuskásSeptember 17, 1844 – March 16, 1893
  5. Élie MetchnikoffMay 3, 1845 – July 2, 1916
  6. Gabriel LippmannAugust 16, 1845 – July 13, 1921

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