John Francis Queeny

Founder of Monsanto Company (1859–1933)

John Francis Queeny (August 17, 1859 – March 19, 1933) was an American businessman, known for founding Monsanto Chemical Works (later Monsanto) in St. Louis, Missouri, on September 26, 1901, with $5,000.²

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Born Aug 17, 1859, died Mar 19, 1933.¹