Milton S. Hershey

Milton Snavely Hershey (September 13, 1857 – October 13, 1945) was an American confectioner, philanthropist, and founder of The Hershey Chocolate Company and the "company town" of Hershey, Pennsylvania.He was honored by the United States Postal Service with the issue on September 13, 1995 of a 32¢ Great Americans series (1980–2000) definitive postage stamp (Scott #2933).

Personal facts

Milton S. Hershey
Alias (AKA)The chocolate king
Birth dateSeptember 13, 1857
Birth nameMilton Snavely Hershey
Birth place
Derry Township Dauphin County Pennsylvania , Hershey Pennsylvania , United States
Nationality
United States
Religion
Mennonite
Date of deathOctober 13, 1945
Place of death
Pennsylvania , Hershey Pennsylvania , United States
Resting place
Pennsylvania
Known for
The Hershey Company

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