Henry J. Heinz

American businessman (1844-1919)

Henry John Heinz (October 11, 1844 – May 14, 1919) was an American businessman. He co-founded the H. J. Heinz Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Henry J. Heinz
Heinz c. 1914
Born
Henry John Heinz

(1844-10-11)October 11, 1844
DiedMay 14, 1919(1919-05-14) (aged 74)
Cause of deathPneumonia
Resting placeHomewood Cemetery
OccupationBusiness magnate
Known forThe creator of tomato ketchup
TitleFounder of H. J. Heinz Company
Spouse
Sarah Sloan Young Heinz
(m. 1869; died 1894)
Children5
Relatives
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He was involved in the passage of the 1906 Pure Food and Drug Act. His fortune helped create the Heinz Foundations.

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