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).
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Alias (AKA) | The chocolate king |
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Birth date | September 13, 1857 |
Birth name | Milton Snavely Hershey |
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Date of death | October 13, 1945 |
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