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William Colgate

William Colgate

Manufacturer and philanthropist

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Founder of
Colgate-Palmolive
Colgate-Palmolive
Birthdate
January 25, 1783
Birthplace
Hollingbourne
Hollingbourne
Date of Death
March 25, 1857
Place of Death
New York City
New York City
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Businessperson
Businessperson

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James Boorman Colgate
James Boorman Colgate
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Samuel Colgate
Citizenship
United States
United States
Wikidata ID
Q1380079
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William Colgate (born January 25, 1783, in Hollingbourne; died March 25, 1857, in New York City) was a businessperson and founder of Colgate-Palmolive. He held citizenship in the United States.

Colgate had two children, James Boorman Colgate and Samuel Colgate. His contributions to the business world are remembered through the success of the Colgate-Palmolive company, which is still in operation today.

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