Hans Riegel Sr. | |
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Born |
Johannes Riegel Sr. April 3, 1893 |
Died | March 31, 1945 | (aged 51)
Nationality | German |
Occupation | Inventor |
Years active | 1922–1945 |
Known for | Founder of the Haribo confectionery company |
Children | Hans Riegel Jr |
Johannes "Hans" Riegel Sr. (April 3, 1893 – March 31, 1945) was a German inventor who invented the gummy bear in 1922 and founded the Haribo company. After his death he passed the company on to his son, Hans Riegel.