Herbert Henry Dow
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Herbert Henry Dow Net Worth

Herbert Henry Dow was a Canadian-born entrepreneur and founder of the Dow Chemical Company. Born on February 26, 1866, he made a fortune through his innovative method of extracting bromine from brine, which revolutionized the chemical industry. His success with this process led to the establishment of the Dow Chemical Company, which has become one of the largest chemical companies in the world.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day February 26, 1866
Birth Place Canada
Age 153 YEARS OLD
Died On Oct 15, 1930 (age 64)
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💰 Net worth: $175 million (2024)

About

Founder of the Dow Chemical Company. He made a fortune with a novel method to extract bromine.

Before Fame

He found a way to greatly improve the process of distilling bromine.

Trivia

He found a market for his large magnesium stores in the creation of lightweight car and airplane parts.

Family Life

He was born in Belleville, Ontario, Canada.

Associated With

He studied at the Case School of Applied Science, later Case Western Reserve University, in Cleveland, the same school President James A. Garfield attended.

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