Private company

Burroughs Wellcome & Company

Burroughs Wellcome & Company is an American company based in New York City, founded in 1880.1 It was founded by Henry Solomon Wellcome and Silas M. Burroughs.1

Burroughs Wellcome & Company war ein britisches Arzneimittelunternehmen, welches 1880 gegründet wurde und 1996 mit der Firma Glaxo fusionierte.2 From the German Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 20, 2026.

Overview

1880Founded1
  • HeadquartersNew York City, United States1

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The story

Founded by Henry Solomon Wellcome and Silas M. Burroughs in 1880.1

Leadership

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Acquisitions

  1. Succeeded by Glaxo Wellcome1

Timeline

  1. 1880Founded Founded1

Sources

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