John Francis Queeny
Founder of Monsanto Company (1859–1933) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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. He named the company for his wife, Olga Mendez Monsanto.
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Born | (1859-08-17)August 17, 1859 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
Died | March 19, 1933(1933-03-19) (aged 73) St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. |
Resting place | Bellefontaine Cemetery |
Occupation | Businessman |
Known for | Founder of Monsanto |
Spouse | Olga Mendez Monsanto |
Children | 2, including Edgar |
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