George A. Hormel

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Birthday
4, 1860
Birthplace
New York
DEATH DATE
Jun 5, 1946 (85)
Birth Sign
Sagittarius
Birthday
4, 1860
Birthplace
New York
DEATH DATE
Jun 5, 1946 (85)

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.