Johannes "Hans" Riegel Sr. (4 April 1893 – 31 March 1945)[1] was a German confectioner who invented the gummy bear in 1922 and founded the Haribo company.[2] He was married to Gertrud (née Vianden). The company was passed on to his sons, Hans Riegel Jr. and Paul Riegel, following his death.[3]
Hans Riegel Sr. | |
|---|---|
| Born | Johannes Hans Riegel 4 April 1893 Friesdorf (Bonn), Germany |
| Died | 31 March 1945 (aged 51) |
| Resting place | Südfriedhof (Bonn, Germany)[1] |
| Occupation | Inventor |
| Years active | 1922–1945 |
| Spouse |
Gertrud Vianden (m. 1921) |
| Children | 3, including Hans Jr. and Paul |
References
edit- ^ a b "Hans Riegel Sr. (1893-1945) - Find A Grave..." findagrave.com. Retrieved 12 March 2021.
- ^ "Hans Riegel". Forbes. Retrieved 12 March 2021.
- ^ Oltermann, Philip (13 October 2013). "Haribo: the confessions of a confectionery addict". The Guardian. Retrieved 30 July 2015.
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