Charles Sanna (November 9, 1917, Philadelphia – March 13, 2019, Madison, Wisconsin) was an American inventor, best known for inventing Swiss Miss instant hot chocolate.[1][2][3][4]
Charles Sanna | |
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Born | November 9, 1917 |
Died | March 13, 2019 (aged 101) |
Education | University of Wisconsin–Madison |
Occupation | Inventor |
Known for | Swiss Miss |
Children | 5 |
Parent(s) | Anthony Sanna Anna Romona |
References
edit- ^ Roberts, Sam (April 2, 2019). "Charles Sanna, Man Behind Swiss Miss Cocoa, Dies at 101". The New York Times. Retrieved April 12, 2019.
- ^ Katz, Brigit (April 5, 2019). "Charles Sanna's Cocoa Packets Changed the Way We Drink Hot Chocolate". Smithsonian. Retrieved April 12, 2019.
- ^ Aadland, Chris (February 9, 2019). "Know Your Madisonian: Instant hot cocoa drinkers have Charles Sanna to thank". Wisconsin State Journal. Retrieved April 12, 2019.
- ^ Hagerty, James R. (March 22, 2019). "Charles Sanna, Seeking Use for Surplus Milk Powder, Invented Swiss Miss". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved April 12, 2019.