Johann Benckiser
Johann Adam Benckiser ( December 30, 1782 - May 7, 1851 ) was a German chemist . Besides Isaac Reckitt, Benckiser is considered to be the founder of the chemical company Reckitt Benckiser , which is now part of the FTSE 100 Index .
Benckiser acquired a salmiak works in Pforzheim in 1823. The company originally produced hydrochloric acid and ammonium chloride . In 1828, Benckiser hired the young chemist Karl Ludwig Reimann . This married his daughter. This gave rise to the Reimann family , which is one of the richest families in Germany today.
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SURNAME | Benckiser, Johann |
ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Benckiser, Johann Adam |
BRIEF DESCRIPTION | German chemist and company founder |
DATE OF BIRTH | December 30, 1782 |
DATE OF DEATH | May 7, 1851 |