Hans Riegel Sr.

Hans Riegel Sr.
Born Johannes Riegel Sr.
(1893-04-03)3 April 1893
Died 31 March 1945(1945-03-31) (aged 51)
Nationality German
Occupation Inventor
Years active 1922–1945
Known for Founder of the Haribo confectionery company
Children Hans Riegel Jr, Paul Reigel

Johannes "Hans" Riegel Sr. (3 April 1893 – 31 March 1945) was a German inventor who invented the gummy bear in 1922 and founded the Haribo company. After his death he passed the company on to his son, Hans Riegel.[1]

References

  1. ↑ Oltermann, Philip (13 October 2013). "Haribo: the confessions of a confectionery addict". The Guardian. Retrieved 30 July 2015.
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