George A. Hormel

American businessman

George Albert Hormel (December 4, 1860 – June 5, 1946) was an American entrepreneur. In 1891, he founded Hormel Foods Corporation (then known as George A. Hormel & Co.).2

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Born Dec 4, 1860, died Jun 5, 1946.1

About

Hormel's ownership stake in the company made him one of the wealthiest Americans during his lifetime.

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Companies

Early life and education

Hormel was born in Buffalo, New York, in 1860 to German immigrant John George Hormel, a leather tanner, and Susannah "Susan" Hormel (née Decker), and later settled in Austin, Minnesota. At the age of twelve, he began working in a Chicago packinghouse. Hormel married Lilian Belle Gleason in 1892.

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Career

Occupation: businessperson.4

Personal life

  • BornDec 4, 1860, Buffalo5
  • DiedJun 5, 1946, Los Angeles6
  • CitizenshipUnited States7

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