George A. Hormel

Entrepreneur

Birthday December 4, 1860

Birth Sign Sagittarius

Birthplace New York

DEATH DATE Jun 5, 1946 (85)

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About

Founder of the Hormel Foods Corporation, makers of canned meats and the ever-popular SPAM.

Before Fame

He worked a variety of odd jobs throughout the Midwest.

Trivia

His company started out in the meatpacking business.

Family Life

He had a son Jay with his wife Lillian.

Associated With

He followed Henry Ford's example and insisted on paying his employees well and giving them good benefits.