Hans Riegel Sr.
Johannes "Hans" Riegel Sr. (3 April 1893 – 31 March 1945) was a German confectioner who invented the gummy bear in 1922 and founded the Haribo company. Johannes "Hans" Riegel Sr. was married to Gertrud (née Vianden). The company was passed onto his sons, Hans Riegel Jr. and Paul Riegel, following his death.[3]
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| Born | Johannes Hans Riegel 4 April 1893 |
| Died | 31 March 1945 (aged 51) Bonn, Südfriedhof Bonn, Stadtkreis Bonn, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Bonn, Germany[1] |
| Nationality | German |
| Occupation | Inventor |
| Years active | 1922–1945 |
| Known for | Founder of the Haribo confectionery company |
| Spouse(s) | Gertrud Riegel, (wife) married in 1921. |
| Children | Hans Riegel Jr. (son)(1923-2013), Paul Riegel (son)(1926-2009), Anita (Riegel) Königs (daughter)(1924-2004). |
| Parent(s) | Son of Peter Riegel and Agnes Riegel. |
| Family | Hans-Guido Riegel (Grandson) son of Paul Riegel, Hans Juergen Riegel (Grandson) son of Paul Riegel, Hans Arndt Riegel (Grandson) son of Paul Riegel.[2] |
References
- https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/118772347/hans-riegel
- https://www.forbes.com/profile/hans-riegel/?sh=6a71022adb74
- Oltermann, Philip (13 October 2013). "Haribo: the confessions of a confectionery addict". The Guardian. Retrieved 30 July 2015.
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